Last month, well-known Iranian singer Mehdi Yarrahi released a song titled “Auschwitz,” about the regime’s brutal crackdown on protesters earlier this winter, which estimates suggest killed between 7, ...

Understanding one of the world's oldest civilizations can't be achieved through a single film or book. But recent works of ...

Iranian singer Morteza Darestani releases new music reflecting Iran’s social climate while continuing his global ...

On Nov. 14, Hafez Nazeri will headline at Carnegie Hall. The young Iranian musician has been attracting attention for "Sounds of Peace," an East-meets-West program inspired by a progressive political ...

As U.S. and Israeli strikes hit Iran, musicians and civilians document protests, celebration, and resistance during a pivotal moment in history.

Mohammad-Reza Shajarian performs at the Durham Performing Arts Center Saturday, April 28, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $5–$55. See Duke Performances. Amir Rezvani pauses a moment before he can talk about it.

Imagine a society where music is forbidden. A society where listening to music is an offense punishable by imprisonment and lashings. Accessing music is only possible through illegal means. Sharing ...