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Farzad Ghadimi and Saeed Dehghan drop ‘Rasmi’, no skip
I first encountered Farzad Ghadimi nearly three years ago, when his debut single Shelik burst forth like a sudden spark in the dark. That track wasn’t merely a promising start—it was a declaration. From the opening bars, it was clear that a distinctive new voice had emerged in Persian rap, one that refused to be…
“In Iran They Call Me English and in England They Ask Me Where I’m From”: Navigating Identity and Belonging in Bea Dero’s Bound by Two Homes
What does it mean to belong to two places, yet fully to neither? For many growing up in the diaspora, this sense of in-betweenness—a constant balancing act between identities, languages and cultures—is part of everyday life. “In Iran they call me English and in England they ask me where I’m from,” says British-Iranian artist Bea…
How rage is reshaping Persian rap
What has long set Persian rap apart from other popular music scenes in Iran is not merely its sound or lyrical boldness, but a deeper, more ambitious undercurrent—a shared desire among its artists, producers, fans, and even digital platforms to be part of something far larger than themselves. This is a community with one eye…

Cannes Film Festival

Baluchi Embroidery Takes Center Stage at Cannes

In the 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival, all eyes… Read More

“Achaemenid Glory on the Cannes Red Carpet: Pegah Khosravi’s Striking Tribute”

The 77th Cannes Film Festival witnessed a striking presence as Pegah… Read More

Mahlagha Jaberi Radiates Elegance at Cannes ‘Women in Cinema’ Gala

Last night, the stunning 34-year-old Iranian model Mahlagha Jaberi made a… Read More

Giulia Salemi Steals the Spotlight at Cannes

The glamorous red carpet of the 2024 Cannes Film Festival witnessed… Read More

Behamin Barootkoob Stuns in Traditional Persian Attire at Cannes 2024

Iranian influencer Behamin Barootkoob, aged 33, made a stunning appearance on… Read More

Sadaf Taherian Dazzles at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival Opening Red Carpet

Sadaf Taherian, the 35-year-old Iranian model and actress, made a stunning… Read More