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Iran Music Project

Music Equipments

Iran Music Project

Mission:

The Iran Music Project recognizes the use of music as a conduit for political and ideological expression to those with silenced voices. It is a nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness about Iran post-revolution through analyzing popular Iranian music.

Overview

Research

This project examines the:

Use of music as a form of protest
Cultural state of Iran today through the lens of music
Impacts of the Iranian Diaspora community on the United States
Condition of at-risk underground Iranian musical artists

Outreach

Uniquely crafted musicianship lessons available free on this site
Spotify podcast following new research

Event! Celebrating Iranian Cinema Songs At Stanford

Event! Celebrating Iranian Cinema Songs At Stanford

Event! Celebrating Iranian Cinema Songs At Stanford

The Stanford Iranian Studies Program is hosting a spectacular event highlighting the greatest Iranian songs of the silver screen! The...

Aug 101 min read

Original Film Release! Watch "Hope Is a Song" on Youtube

Original Film Release! Watch "Hope Is a Song" on Youtube

Original Film Release! Watch "Hope Is a Song" on Youtube

After months of research, interviews, and editing, I am proud to present my new documentary film "Hope Is a Song: A Musical Journey...

Jul 281 min read

Read "Iran Amplified: One Hundred Years of Music and Society", Coming out in December

Read "Iran Amplified: One Hundred Years of Music and Society", Coming out in December

Read "Iran Amplified: One Hundred Years of Music and Society", Coming out in December

I recently had the honor of compiling a glossary for Professor Nahid Siamdoust's newest book, Iran Amplified: One Hundred Years of Music...

Jul 91 min read

Artist Archive

Below is a library of notable Iranian musicians! Click on their tile to learn about their music and lives.

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