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Senior Iranian producer says feels betrayed by BBC Persian after over 3 decades

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An award-winning Iranian-born editor and producer of BBC Persian says he has quit the network after 33 years when he found out that his name was allegedly deleted from the archives of a top-rated program.
Media

Iran marks national Journalist’s Day

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Iranian officials and media personalities commemorated National Journalist’s Day in the country on Wednesday.
Music

Iranian singer Alireza Ghorbani mesmerizes audience during concert at historic Persepolis

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Renowned Iranian vocalist Alireza Ghorbani captivated a large audience Monday night with a mesmerizing concert held at the historic site of Persepolis in southern Iran.
Music

Iranian reed maestro, Jamshid Andalibi, leaves a harmonious legacy at 66

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The people of music in Iran are mourning the loss of Jamshid Andalibi, a virtuoso reed player, who passed away at 66 due to cardiac arrest.
Judiciary

Underground Iranian singer indicted at first court session in Tehran

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An underground singer has been put on trial in Iran after a number of people filed a complaint against him.
Culture

Official: Plans underway to facilitate Iranian singer Moein’s return to country

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During the past few months there have been reports and denials that the Iranian pop singer Nasrollah Moein who lives in self-exile in the US will be given the green light to return to the country.
Music

Muslim turned South Korean singer in Tehran

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Popular South Korean singer and rapper Kim Jay, who also has fans among Iranians, has recently converted to Islam and changed his name to Davoud Jay.
Music

Fajr Music Festival enjoys martial band’s performance

Seyedeh Maryam Hosseini Lahijani -
The 39th Fajr Music Festival heard the performance of the Razm Navazan martial band on Wednesday, the third day of the event.
Music

Saudi envoy to Iran attends Majid Entezami’s orchestra performance

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Abdullah bin Saud Al-Anzi, Saudi Arabia's ambassador in Iran, recently attended the captivating performance of Iran's National Music Orchestra at Vahdat Hall in Tehran.
Music

Iranian singer, Akbar Golpayegani, laid to rest

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The revered figure in Iranian music, Akbar Golpayegani, was laid to rest in a solemn ceremony held earlier this Tuesday morning.
Music

Lily Afshar, renowned Iranian guitar virtuoso dies, aged 63

Seyedeh Maryam Hosseini Lahijani -
The world of music is mourning the loss of a true luminary as Professor Lily Afshar, a trailblazing Iranian guitarist and the first woman in the world to earn a doctorate in guitar, has passed away at the age of 63 after a long battle with illness. Her death comes as a poignant moment, just as one of her recent works was published in Iran.
Music

Iranian musician appointed as Tehran Symphony Orchestra permanent conductor 

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Manouchehr Sahbaee is appointed as the permanent conductor of the Tehran Symphony Orchestra.
Music

The Dozaleh or Donay, Iranian Kurdish musical instrument

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The Dozaleh is one of the most important musical instruments in the Zagros region located in the west of Iran. The instrument has two sound tubes that are placed and tied together. The Dozaleh is played along with the Tombak or the Daf in wedding ceremonies and celebrations.
Music

The Oud, a quintessentially Iranian musical instrument

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The oud is an originally Iranian musical instrument and is as old as the Sumer Civilization. The Oud is highly popular in the Middle East, especially in Iran. Today, this instrument has its own fans in Western countries and in East Africa as well as in the east.
Music

Iranian rapper receives death sentence, later commuted to imprisonment: Report

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Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi, who was arrested for “provoking violence” during anti-government protests in Iran last year, received a primary death sentence, but the ruling was later commuted to imprisonment, a report says.
Religion

Renowned Iranian singer Chavoshi reacts to desecration of Holy Qur’an in Sweden

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Popular Iranian musician and singer Mohsen Chavoshi slams the burning of the Holy Qur’an in Sweden, saying the sacrilegious move is rooted in a failure to distort the divine book of Muslims.
Music

Mob attacks site of live concert in southern Iranian city, injuring two

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A mob has attacked the site of a live concert in the southern Iranian city of Sirjan, Kerman Province, vandalizing the place and injuring two security guards with knives and machetes.
Music

Iranian pop singer Hossein Zaman dies of cancer at 63

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Iranian pop music singer Hossein Zaman loses his battle with cancer and dies at the age of 63.
Music

38th Fajr Music Festival opens in Tehran, 16 other provinces

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The 38th edition of the Fajr Music Festival, Iran’s most significant music event, has opened in the capital, Tehran, as well as 16 other provinces.
Music

Iranian song “Baraye” among Grammy 2023 winners

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An Iranian is named among the winners of Grammy Awards 2023.
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History of Martial Music in Iran

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It is said that the martial music in Iran dates back to Achaemenid period. Since then, military songs have been used to muster courage in the soldiers fighting in the battlefield to gain further victories against enemies.
Music

Iranian authorities give back famous singer’s passport

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Iranian singer Homayoun Shajarian’s passport has been reportedly given back to him.
Music

Canada allows entry to famous Iranian singer Shajarian after foot-dragging

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Famous Iranian singer Homayoun Shajarian says he finally received a visa to enter Canada for a summer tour of concerts, but Ottawa’s foot-dragging in issuing the entry permit made him miss two of the planned performances.
Music

Canada refuses to issue visa to renowned Iranian singer Homayoun Shajarian

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Canada has refused to issue visas to some members of the renowned Iranian singer Homayoun Shajarian’s ensemble, Siavash, for upcoming concerts in several Canadian cities.
Music

Swiss envoy pays tribute to Iranian singer Homayoun Shajarian

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The Swiss ambassador to Tehran hands over a letter of appreciation to Iran’s renowned singer Homayoun Shajarian for his “outstanding contribution in the field of art and culture.”
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