Sound of Folklore Music at Tehran Metro Stations ahead of Nowruz
A few days before the beginning of the Persian New Year (Nowruz), the municipality of Tehran has organised live music performances for the citizens in several subway stations across the capital.
Legendary Italian Composer to Hold Concert in Iran
Renowned Italian pianist and composer, Ludovico Maria Enrico Einaudi, is expected to visit Iran along with his ensemble in April.
Shajarian, Greatest Living Maestro of Persian Singing
Known as the “King of Persian traditional singing,” “Iran’s most popular artist of the time” and “the greatest living maestro of Persian classical music," the globally-renowned Mohammad Reza Shajarian has been the inspiring voice of generations in Iran for several decades.
Chinese, Iranian Musicians Give Joint Performance in Memory of Seafarers
On the third day of the thirty-third International Fajr Music Festival, a band from China has given a joint performance with Iranian musicians and dedicated one of the songs to the Iranian sailors who are feared dead in a ship collision in Eastern China.
Italian Jazz Genius to Give Concert in Iran
Italian genius Jazz musician Francesco Cafiso will give a concert in Tehran on January 19 as part of the 33rd International Fajr Music Festival.
Museum of Sound to Open in Iran’s Tabriz
A museum of sound is to open in the Iranian city of Tabriz, showcasing a whole range of new and old musical instruments and other items related to sound.
Famous Icelandic Composer Amazed by Iran’s Beauties
Young Icelandic music producer, Ólafur Arnalds, who recently gave live performances in Iran, has praised the country and its beauties in several tweets and Instagram posts.
German Band Schiller Talks of Memorable Nights in Tehran
After five nights of live performance in Tehran, Christopher von Deylen, the founder and sole member of German electronic band Schiller, says he will never forget the moments on stage.
German Electronic Band Schiller in Tehran for Rare Performance
German electronic band Schiller, led by Christopher von Deylen, is to perform a series of concerts starting Monday, December 11, at the Ministry of Interior Auditorium in Tehran.
Legendary Singer Holds Benefit Concert for Iran Quake-Hit People
Legendary Iranian vocalist, Shahram Nazeri, and the Kamkars, Iran’s leading Kurdish family music ensemble, joined together in a concert to raise funds for the victims of the deadly earthquake which shattered their homeland Kermanshah in western Iran.
Vienna University of Music Keen to Promote Ties with Iran
A senior official with University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna has expressed the hope that Iran and Austria would expand their cooperation in the field of music.
UNESCO to Register Iranian Polo, Kamancheh as Intangible Cultural Heritage
UNESCO is to officially register an Iranian sport and a traditional Persian musical instrument on its list of intangible cultural heritage in a month’s time.
Three American Rappers in Arba’een Pilgrimage
Three African-American rap artists have participated in this year’s Arba’een pilgrimage, the world’s largest religious gathering annually held in Iraq.
Playing Tanbur; Ancient Ritual in Iranian City of Dalahu
The ancient ritual of playing Tanbur, a special Iranian musical instrument, was recently held in the city of Dalahu in the western province of Kermanshah.
Int’l Piano Festival in Tehran Hosting Famous Musicians
The International Piano Improvisation Festival, attended by nine famous European and two musicians from Iran, is being held at Tehran’s Niavaran Cultural Centre since September 22.
FC Barcelona’s Head Coach Amazingly Resembles Iranian Singer
The close resemblance of Barcelona's head coach to a famous Iranian pop singer has went viral in Iran.
Two New Percussion Instruments Unveiled in Tehran
In a ceremony in Tehran, two new percussion instruments called ‘Daf-e Kooki’ (a type of frame drum) and ‘Dom Dom’ (a kind of double-headed drum) were unveiled.
Iranian Family Starts 60-Day March to Protest Concert Ban
Members of an Iranian family from the northeastern city of Mashhad have embarked on a 60-day march to show their protest against a local ban on holding concerts in the holy city.
Iran Holds International Frame Drum Festival
The Seventh National Festival and First international Course on Daf (a type of frame drum) was held in Sanandaj, western Iran, from August 30 to September 1, 2017.
Semnan to Host Iranian Folk Music Festival
The first edition of a music festival for eastern Iranian ethnic groups is set to be held in the historical city of Sorkheh in Iran’s central province of Semnan.
Renowned Italian Musician to Hold Sax Masterclasses in Iran
A distinguished Italian musician, Mario Ciaccio, will hold masterclasses in the Iranian capital of Tehran in late August with a focus on playing the saxophone.
Iranian Woman Using Music to Teach Alphabets to Nomads
Parvin Bahmani, an Iranian musician, has been teaching alphabets to nomadic children through music, dancing, and songs.
Iran, Italy Use Music to Build Bridge of Brotherhood
Top Iranian and Italian musicians had a joint performance in Ravenna, eastern Italy, to send a message of peace and friendship to the world in a time when conflict and terror have gripped the region.
Tehran to Host Iran-Italy Joint Orchestra Performance
Iranian capital, Tehran, is set to host a joint performance of Italian Ravenna festival and Tehran symphony orchestra.
Blues Coffee Shop, Hangout for Iranian Cruiser Motorcyclists
A two-year-old coffee shop in the Iranian capital named ‘Blues Coffee Shop’ hosts the cruiser motorcyclists who are interested in the Blues.
