One of Iran's national treasures has died in Tehran. Musical legend Mohammad Reza Shajarian, an icon of courage in his home country, was 80. His soaring interpretations of Sufi poetry captivated his ...

Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth and Council Member Anna Kaplan, in partnership with the Great Neck Park District, will welcome famed international Iranian pop star Sepideh at North ...

A video of about 50 uniformed IDF soldiers singing an Iranian love song in Persian went viral on Iranian social media Thursday. The trainee soldiers were singing the Persian folk song, “Sultan of ...

The tour comes at a time of rising tensions between Washington and Tehran, but when the Masters of Persian Music take the stage tonight in Berkeley, there will be no talk of politics or nuclear ...

A Persian version of Bella Ciao by two Iranian sisters has gone viral on social media, and it has struck a chord with people. The soulful rendition of the song came out on September 16, the day ...

NPR's Leila Fadel talks to singer-songwriter Maimouna Youssef about the Grammy's new merit award for best song for social change, and why a Persian song is the leading contender to win. For years, the ...

One of Israel’s best-known singers, Rita Jahanforuz – known simply as Rita – performed during her country’s 50th anniversary celebrations and has met president Shimon Peres. Now she is bridging a vast ...

Persian pop sensation Sepideh (Photo source: Town of North Hempstead) Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth, Council Member Anna Kaplan and the Town Board in partnership with the Great Neck ...