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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…
From Abandoned Brewery to Contemporary Art Hub at Argo Factory
As the preservation of architectural heritage and a ‘reuse’ mindset has gained popularity in arts infrastructure globally, repurposing abandoned spaces into museums and galleries is increasingly commonplace. One such example is Argo Factory in Tehran’s downtown, a rundown brewery that had sat abandoned for over forty years. During that time, parts of the building and…

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

In just a year and a half since launching his professional career, Tlkhoon has emerged as a new star in Persian rap. His persona is a unique blend of a vulnerable lover boy and a young man who still exhibits childlike behavior. This duality extends to his lyrics, which are filled with playful, whimsical, and fantasy-driven metaphors. Moreover, his voice and delivery enhance the believability of the character he has created.

Despite the short span of his career, Tlkhoon has already showcased various sides of his personality. He has proven his versatility by delivering solid performances on both boom bap and trap beats, demonstrating his talent and potential in the world of Persian rap. Throughout the two decades since the emergence of Persian rap, we have witnessed the prominence of specific character types in each period, leading to excessive similarity in the behavioral patterns of rappers who attempt to guarantee their success through conformity. The striking difference in the approach taken by Tlkhoon is a clear sign of his courage and boldness in facing difficult challenges rather than imitating a pre-established model.

Undoubtedly, one of the primary reasons for the significant distance between Persian rap and other popular music scenes in Iran is the noticeable dynamism of this movement, stemming from the dedication of musicians, listeners, and the media associated with this genre. Among the most important outcomes of such an approach is the introduction of new faces like Tlkhoon, despite their brief professional tenure, through various means that starkly contrast with previous methods such as support or collaboration with prominent figures. This illustrates the unparalleled potential of Persian rap to welcome and showcase emerging artists with diverse styles.

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