1979’s Iranian Revolution saw millions of citizens fleeing the country in its aftermath. Amid this Iranian diaspora, many of ...

After a pair of low-key, introspective albums, Ed Sheeran has returned to his roots with a shimmering new pop single, Azizam. The track sees the star incorporate Middle Eastern influences, inspired by ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook I got my first taste of Persian rap in the backseat of my friend’s car, flying through the ...

Second Episode: About the changes and developments in the music of this land from the end of the Safavid era to the end of the Second World War. From the courts of different kings to holding the first ...

The santur sounds out of another time. Out of place, too, in a New Haven apartment. The Persian instrument has been played ...

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Fresh Air Weekend highlights some of the best interviews and reviews from past weeks, and new program elements specially paced for weekends. Our weekend show emphasizes interviews with writers, ...