Nowhere in the world is poetry more highly valued than in Iran, so it is not surprising that the singing of poetry is central to Persian musical culture. Furthermore, the values of music and dance are ...

Over the course of three episodes, we explore the rich traditions of Persian classical music and what makes it classical. Show more Over the course of three episodes, we explore the rich ...

From bebop to hip-hop, improvised music to Persian jazz, plus a strong selection of jazz films, the EFG London Jazz ...

The Middle East usually only comes into our consciousness here in the West in the context of war but a gig on Monday night ...