Music Stories
Iranian music scene to world: civilians are under attack
The unprovoked attack by Israel on Iran this week has put civilians in both locations in the line of fire and the entire region at risk of escalating war. There’s a loud chorus from many of my Iranian friends, colleagues, and the artists I’ve written about over the years. Attacks on civilians and neighborhoods across Tehran and the country are being underreported, and artists are calling on us to spread the word.
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Cologne, on the outskirts of Tehran: Timcheh Music Festival this week
As an Iranian diaspora meets overlooked German scenes – as Cologne artists play alongside Iranian artists making unique appearances in Europe – Timcheh is another meeting point of new sound beyond borders. It’s in Cologne this week, but here’s some don’t-miss music if you can’t make it in person.
Bandcamp Friday is a chance to support Iranian music artists, too
Like a peak-season bounty of fruits and vegetables, music is a haul that’s never too bountiful. So since we’ve featured a lot of music from Iranian artists lately, here are picks from Iran.
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