When Sadegh Nojouki fled Tehran for California in the wake of the 1979 Iranian Revolution, he assumed he’d be back home ...

A regional meeting hosted by Iran on Afghanistan underscored calls for lifting sanctions and strengthening regional cooperation, even as Afghanistan itself did not attend.

Googoosh’s love songs are both banned and beloved in her homeland. Her new memoir reveals a life as rich and painful as ...

The Istgah Orchestra of Iran has created its own version of "Golden," released on Sep. 30, the hit song from the soundtrack to the animated blockbuster "KPop Demon Hunters." Launched on the ...

The lighting was harsh and the venue nothing more than a suburban wedding hall in northwest London, but when Afghan singer Naghma swept in, with a flash of rhinestones and gold trimmed shawl, the ...

Coke Studio Bangla has released its sixth track of Season 3, "Moha Jadu", marking a first-time collaboration between Bangladeshi music producer Habib Wahid and Tajikistani singer Mehrnigor Rustam. The ...

Some voices don’t just sing, they live inside you. Farhad Mehrad was one of them. Born on January 20, 1944, in Tehran, he grew up in a disciplined household under a diplomat father, but his spirit ...

We’re just back from some travel in Ohio to see family, friends and even a couple of doctors. One of our hotels was serviced by porters who were refugees from Afghanistan. I was using a cane because ...

From traditional classics to modern pop hits, join us as we explore the most memorable melodies from Iran's rich musical heritage. Our selection spans decades of artistic evolution, featuring ...