(headline image: professional Arabic ney, 7 flutes, Ahmad Abd El Ghani) The ney (also spelled nay) is an ancient end-blown flute made from reed, widely…
The Ney: A Charming Middle Eastern Reed Flute
Tag: Persian music
Spring Forward: Elana Sasson Bridges Traditions in “Bahari Digar”
On February 28, vocalist and composer Elana Sasson is set to release Bahari Digar, the lead single from her upcoming album In Between (April 18).…
Ahmadreza Nabizadeh Revives Persian Folk Tradition with Mar Jangeh
Ahmadreza Nabizadeh – Mar Jangeh (X DOT 25 Music, 2024) Ahmadreza Nabizadeh’s 2024 album, Mar Jangeh (X DOT 25 Music), is a rich homage to…
Ahmadreza Nabizadeh Bridges Persian Folk and Pop with Do Dooneh
Ahmadreza Nabizadeh – Do Dooneh (X DOT 25 Music, 2022) Ahmadreza Nabizadeh’s Do Dooneh masterfully amalgams Persian folk and pop using his powerful, emotive baritone…
Marjan Vahdat Releases Lovely A Cappella album
Marjan Vahdat – The Eagle of my Heart (Kirkelig Kulturverksted, 2024) In her latest album, The Eagle of my Heart, Marjan Vahdat exhibits her vocal…
Maliheh Moradi and Ehsan Matoori Celebrate the Resilience of Iranian Women
Maliheh Moradi & Ehsan Matoori – Our Sorrow (ARC Music, 2024) Maliheh Moradi and Ehsan Matoori present Our Sorrow, set to release on April 12th,…
Mamak Khadem Pays Tribute to Mahsa Amini and the Women of Iran with Benefit EP “Say Her Name”
Renowned Iranian singer Mamak Khadem, one of the finest vocalists in the world music scene, is set to release an EP titled “Say Her Name”…
Artist Profiles: Mahsa Vahdat
Iranian singer Mahsa Vahdat was born October 29, 1973 in Tehran, Iran. She is a leading Persian classical vocalist and world music artist. Mahsa Vahdat…
Precious Songs and Impeccable Music from Mamak Khadem
Mamak Khadem – Remembrance (Six Degrees Records, 2022) California-based Iranian vocalist and composer Mamak Khadem has released “Remembrance”, one of the best albums of 2022…
Acclaimed Iranian Singer Mamak Khadem Reveals the new single “Across the Oceans”
Acclaimed Iranian singer Mamak Khadem has released a new single titled “Across the Oceans” (Six Degrees Records) with special guest Chris Martin (Coldplay). The single…