Music's hidden message: Israeli drag queen and exiled Iranian singer send a message of freedom

Amid the negotiations, a drag queen, a Persian-Israeli singer, and a DJ have teamed up to issue a call for freedom.
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Iranian artists embrace music as a salve for strife in their homeland

Good news from Iran is hard to come by, a situation that has prevailed since the Islamic Revolution of 1979. But 2026 has marked a new nadir for one of the world’s oldest civilizations, with the ...
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Classical music of Iran, vol. 1 [sound recording] / compiled and edited by Ella Zonis

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Cover design by Ronald Clyne. Cover ...

Parastoo Ahmadi Sentenced to 74 Lashes In Iran Over Viral Hijab-Defying Performance, Rights Groups Condemn Ruling

Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi has reportedly been sentenced to 74 lashes and a two-year artistic ban after a viral hijab-defying performance on YouTube. Learn how Iran’s authorities justified the ...

Iran's musicians struggle with wartime disruption and internet blackouts

War and sweeping internet restrictions have muted the voices of Iranian musicians, cutting them off from performance, ...
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Classical music of Iran, vol. 2 [sound recording] / compiled and edited by Ella Zonis

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Cover design by Ronald Clyne. Cover ...