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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…

Golshifteh Farahani

Baluchi Embroidery Takes Center Stage at Cannes

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

Golshifteh Farahani’s Top 10 Performances Beyond Iranian Cinema

Iranian actress Golshifteh Farahani, well-established in the international cinema scene, takes… Read More

Golshifteh Farahani Will Host The 49th César Awards Ceremony This Year

Amidst ongoing uproar around the César Awards, The About Elly star,… Read More