Classic car songs, slow-rolling hip-hop jams, and tunes in all genes that perfectly evoke the feeling of hitting the open highway.

Known to his followers as the Caspian Chef, Omid Roustaei prepares to celebrate the Iranian new year with "Bitter + Sweet" ...

On the final page of Kaveh Akbar’s 2024 novel “Martyr! ,” the first person he thanks in his Acknowledgements for helping him complete his debut work of fiction is “Tommy Orange: bandmate.” It’s ...

The following is a satirical article from The Jerusalem Post's annual parodic Purim page, The Jerusalem Roast. Enjoy!

Hamid Rahmanian has made it his life’s work to share the richness of Iranian culture. “Song of the North,” at the New Victory Theater, is just the latest installment.

Amir Nojan is a world-renowned setar player whose San Jose apartment doubles as a museum showcasing rare Iranian instruments.

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Ringo Starr has posted a video offering a behind-the-scenes look at the rehearsals for his recent star-studded country concerts at The Ryman in Nashville.

As he reaches new heights on Netflix’s Running Point, Chet Hanks looks back on his rap career, getting into country music, ...

Dancers in Iranian and Central Asian garb, traditional Persian music and a market of Central Asian and middle-eastern goods were part of a celebration of the Persian new year in Frederick on Sunday.

Earlier in the day, Mondo also released his debut music single, "Bop." He encouraged his followers on Instagram to check out the song, saying, “Y’all go turn up to this.” The song is a fun ...

The struggle between artistic expression and government control is continuing. A new hit Iranian television series, “Tasian,” set in early 1970s during the rule of the Shah, was abruptly ...