Music

Rappers get official recognition to be part of Iran’s music industry

Emad Askarieh -
Things look up for rappers in Iran after in an unprecedented move the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance granted a permit to a rap album for the first time.
Interviews

Iranians listen to music with all their hearts: German musician

Emad Askarieh -
I have found it easy to establish a bond with the Iranian culture and traditions; Iranians listen to music with all their hearts, said Lechner.
Music

Tehran Symphony Orchestra back from hiatus

Emad Askarieh -
Tehran Symphonic Orchestra has nothing less than the world’s famous orchestras and with constant practice can live up to international standards, said Iranian maestro Ali Rahbari.
Cinema

Iran, Italy sign cooperation MoU

IFP Editorial Staff -
Culture chiefs from Iran and Italy sign a deal to promote bilateral cooperation in a variety of fields including archeology, music, translation and the movie industry.
Hard News

Minister defends “music” policy while observing religious criteria

Emad Askarieh -
To maintain the vitality and dynamism of Iranian music, everyone should make a contribution, said Jannati at the closing of the 30th International Fajr Music Festival.
Art

European concerns over Iran are groundless

IFP Editorial Staff -
What is presented in Europe about the Middle East, including Iran, is not based on reality, said the Dutch musician.
Music

The 30th Fajr International Music Festival in Milad Tower (Photos)

Emad Askarieh -
The 30th Fajr International Music Festival is underway in Tehran with Iranian and foreign groups performing in different halls across the capital.
Music

Iranian Kamancheh player to perform with Estonian string orchestra

Emad Askarieh -
The Estonian string orchestra conducted by Sigrid Kuulmann will perform a few pieces with Iranian Kamancheh player Hamid Reza Afarideh at Fajr Music Festival.
Music

A newly released album, a prelude to female solo songs in Iran

Emad Askarieh -
Javan, a principlist daily, criticizes the release of a female-male duet as a prelude to solo female singing.
Interviews

Yanni weighs in on his probable visit to Iran

Emad Askarieh -
I love to stage a concert in Iran and get first-hand knowledge about its culture and people, said the internationally-known composer.
Cinema

Iran’s foreign relations are developing: Minister

Emad Askarieh -
Jannati expressed readiness for expansion of bilateral relations between Tehran and Lisbon in different fields and for exploiting the two countries' cultural potential.
Music

Soul of late maestro Jalil Shahnaz is happy with performance of young musicians

Emad Askarieh -
Many of the performances of the festival have drawn admiration from experts, creating fresh hopes that a promising future is awaiting Persian classical music.
Music

Acclaimed Shahrdad Rouhani to conduct orchestra in Tehran

Emad Askarieh -
The concert will be held on January 22 and 23 in cooperation with prominent musicians from Tehran Symphony Orchestra.
Interviews

An interview with Shahram Nazeri about Mawlana and Iranian society

Emad Askarieh -
Artists should make the most of the trust that people have placed in them, said Shahram Nazeri.
Music

After a 2-month hiatus music events are staged in Iranian concert halls

Emad Askarieh -
With an agreement between police and Iran’s Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance, musical events are unlikely to be canceled due to a lack of coordination.
Music

France to release Ali Reza Qorbani’s album

Emad Askarieh -
Lost in Love, a new album by Iranian vocalist Ali Reza Qorbani, which has been recorded by the French company Accords Croisés, is slated to be released in Paris.
Music

A small music band bent on bringing down the West-East barriers

IFP Editorial Staff -
Sharq, an Iranian daily, brings into focus street music, once a taboo topic, and looks carefully into what is waiting for musicians out there on the streets.
Music

Iranian programmers develop an app to help tune Iranian instruments

Emad Askarieh -
Iranian programmers have developed a tuning application – Kook Yar – for six musical instruments.
Music

Why a top Iranian musician turned down prestigious French award, fellow musician answers

Emad Askarieh -
Mohammad-Reza Shajarian comments on why Hossein Alizadeh refused to receive France’s Chevalier of Legion of Honor.
Music

Iran Tar virtuoso Keyvan Saket to perform in Canada

Emad Askarieh -
Keyvan Saket, a remarkable Iranian musician, is to stage a concert in Canada on December 1, 2014.
Music

World-known Japanese composer Kitaro in Tehran

Emad Askarieh -
Leading Japanese composer Kitaro is in Tehran to hold a concert in mid-October.
Music

Shahnaz music ensemble to go on stage in Germany

Emad Askarieh -
Iranian music group Shahnaz ensemble, led by traditional vocalist Mohammad Reza Shajarian, is to give concert in Germany.
Music

Most famous Iranian folkloric ensemble to stage charity concerts

Emad Askarieh -
The Kamkars, a very famous Iranian ensemble, are to stage charity concerts in Iran and Europe.
Interviews

Black Sun wishes the world an ocean of peace and a mountain of wealth

Emad Askarieh -
Members of Iranian Black Sun band explain what prompted them to sing anti-war songs.
Interviews

A closer look at Iran’s National Orchestra

Emad Askarieh -
A closer look at Iran’s National Orchestra through the eyes of a renowned composer.
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