My country, I will build you again, / if need be, with bricks made from my life.”  That line from Iranian poet Simin ...

Iranian musician Mehdi Rajabian is awaiting trial for working with female dancers and singers after being arrested earlier ...

The 2026 Grammy Awards return to Los Angeles on February 1, 2026, with two new categories - Best Traditional Country Album and Best Album Cover. The Recording Academy has confirmed that the 68th ...

Basel is just around the corner, and local institutions are staging some of their most exciting shows of the year.

The Bay Area Persian Choir, a non-profit community music group dedicated to preserving and promoting traditional Persian music, held its fall 2025 Concert in the Visual and Performing Arts Center at ...

Iran, a land of ancient civilization and profound cultural heritage, has long been a cradle of creativity and artistic expression. From the intricate patterns of Persian carpets to the graceful lines ...

On February 1, 2026, the 68th Annual Grammy Awards will kick off with some of the biggest names in the music industry walking the red carpet. While hoping to add either their first or just another ...

Leading up to the Grammy nominations on Nov. 7, Rolling Stone is breaking down 10 different categories. For each, we’re predicting the nominees, as well as who will (and who should) win on Grammy ...

Mohammadreza Shajarian – محمدرضا شجريان‎‎ (born 23 September 1940) is an internationally and critically acclaimed Persian classical singer, composer and Ostad (master) of Persian music. He has been ...

A traditional IRA provides up-front tax breaks that make investing easier. A Roth IRA offers tax savings in retirement and can help you avoid taxes on Social Security. The right account for you will ...

Amelia Dhuga is a writer based in Tunis. She also writes news and features for Istanbul, Beirut, and London publications. Sekanjabin is a traditional Persian syrup made from vinegar, honey or sugar, ...

Keeping up with new music can be exhausting, even impossible. From the weekly album releases to standalone singles dropping on a daily basis, the amount of music is so vast it’s easy for something to ...