Over the course of three episodes, we explore the rich traditions of Persian classical music and what makes it classical. Show more Over the course of three episodes, we explore the rich ...

Iran's 1979 Islamic Revolution turned the country's cultural life upside-down. Pop music, deemed non-revolutionary, was banned, so many musicians fled. At the same time it was declared sinful ...

He became the leader of the radio choir and symphony orchestra in 1966. Shahbazian's influence extended to the realm of film and television music, where he composed soundtracks for numerous Iranian ...