Music
MohammadReza Shajarian
Mohammad-Reza Shajarian (23 September 1940 – 8 October 2020) was an Iranian classical singer, composer, and of Persian traditional music. He has been called "Iran's greatest living maestro of Persian classical music."Shajarian is also known for his skills in Persian calligraphy and humanitarian activities.
Interview with Niaz Nawab
Niaz Nawab is an accomplished multi-instrumental musician, singer, songwriter, composer, and music teacher. Niaz was born in Tehran, Iran, and currently resides in Paris, France.
Interview with Darya Dadvar
Darya grew up in an artistic environment in Iran. Her mother is a singer and director of the Marionette Theatre.
Golnar Shahyar
Golnar Shahyar is a European based Iranian/Canadian vocalist, composer, lyricist and music educator who specializes in combining her musical roots with jazz and improvised music.
Art is our only weapon
A project that has been delivered by artists from twelve Middle Eastern countries with color pens and music to bring
kameliya Afshari
Kameliya Afshari has been studying music in a conservatoire setting since the age of 6. She began at the small music school in her neighborhood, quickly deciding that singing would be her only instrument, after managing to mangle Gentil Coquelicot on the violin.
Chloe Pourmorady
Chloe Pourmorady is a Persian-American violinist, vocalist, and composer best known for her wide range of musical expression spanning from western to modal music. A creative chameleon, Chloe writes pieces that are innovative and captivating to global audiences; no one piece resembles the last.
Farbod Khoshtinat
Farbod Khoshtinat is a San Francisco based Iranian-American artist with awards from such festivals as the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival and the Los Angeles Movie Awards.
Anahita Skye
Anahita Skye’s new single, “Gold” releases worldwide Friday, September 7th; Raw, edgy and unapologetic, her vocals immediately draw you into a beguiling world washed with deep, resonant guitars as seductive as an unruly night in the California desert. LISTEN NOW
Interview with Erwin Khachikian
Erwin Khachikian’s love of music began at an early age. He was born in Tehran in 1973 to an Armenian family and his initial musical influence was his father, who was skilled at playing both the guitar and organ. Growing up in a musical household led Erwin to formally study music at age 11.