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The 100 Best Songs of 2024: Staff Picks
Each year, as the calendar winds down, we embark on a cherished tradition: revisiting the vibrant world of Iranian music from the past year. The task of selecting the top 100 tracks of 2024 was both exhilarating and daunting, given the sheer diversity of styles, the emergence of fresh talents, and the release of thousands…
Red, Light, and Hafez: The Spirit of Yalda Night
Waiting excitedly behind the door of my grandmother’s house, each family member wears a piece of red clothing. The door opens to the warm, loud gathering. We’re greeted with kisses and hugs, our faces still ice-cold from the winter chill outside. Inside, relatives with red-stained hands peel mountains of pomegranates, snacks are piled high on…
Berklee and Beyond: Independent Journeys in Music
Art is an echo of origins. It thrives on experiences, beliefs, and the spaces where we first find our voice. In The Roots Issue of The Persian Magazine, we’ve journeyed into the creative minds of three extraordinary musicians connected not only by their shared experience at Berklee College of Music but also by their distinct…

Music

Hiphopologist’s Song ‘Ghors’ Released 3 Years Ago Today

For those whose playlists seldom include rap, choosing an Iranian rap… Read More

Abbas Mehrpouya: The Iranian Musician Who Bridged Cultures

Abbas Mehrpouya’s approach to music was not just a personal journey;… Read More

Hichkas’ Unforgettable Concert in Malaysia 2010

Fans of Persian hip-hop often look back with nostalgia on the… Read More

Rez and the Cultural Impact of ‘Shahrvand’

When you visit Rez's Instagram page, you might be surprised to… Read More

Lloyd Miller and the Fusion of Jazz with Persian Rythms

Lloyd Miller's time in Iran marked a unique fusion of two… Read More

The Unstoppable Rise of Women in Iran’s Music

Scrolling through the comments on a post titled “Which Album Changed… Read More

Fereydoun Farrokhzad’s Bold Vision and Unfiltered Remarks

Fereydoun Farrokhzad’s *Mikhak-e Noghrei* (Silver Violet), which aired from 1968, marked… Read More

Hichkas’s Handwritten Notebook Photos

The evolution from handwritten lyrics to digital notes reflects not only… Read More

The Timeless Echo of Persian Rap: Revisiting Zir o Bame Zirzamin

In just a year and a half since launching his professional… Read More

Tlkhoon: The Brand-New Face of Persian Rap?

In just a year and a half since launching his professional… Read More