In the 1980s and '90s, following the Iranian Revolution, Los Angeles became the epicenter of Iranian pop music. A new album, Tehrangeles Vice, collects hits from some of the city's notable bands.

1979’s Iranian Revolution saw millions of citizens fleeing the country in its aftermath. Amid this Iranian diaspora, many of these people emigrated to Los Angeles, with some of them being the same ...

"This music was meant to be heard at a party while dancing and drinking in Tehrangeles," said Discotchari label co-founder ...

Iranian pop music from the 70s is known for its sophistication. With lyrics rich in layers and metaphors, experiments in ...

Last month, Habibi released Anywhere But Here, the band's first full-length album since its self-titled debut in 2014. Just like that first record and the EPs and singles over the past six years, the ...

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. Revisit the Iranian pop music scene of the 1960s and 1970s with updated versions of classic songs made famous by the likes of Googoosh, Hayedeh, ...

From traditional classics to modern pop hits, join us as we explore the most memorable melodies from Iran's rich musical heritage. Our selection spans decades of artistic evolution, featuring ...

AMSTERDAM (AP) — Iranian pop star Googoosh has released a video that addresses homosexual love — a major gesture by one of the country’s top cultural figures in exile — causing a stir in the Islamic ...

DUBAI (Reuters) - The funeral of Iranian pop idol Morteza Pashaie on Sunday drew the biggest crowds seen in Iran since mass protests in 2009 rocked the Islamic Republic. Pashaie, who died on Friday of ...

Tehrangeles Vice: Iranian Diaspora Pop 1983-1993 is available now exclusively on vinyl By Katie Bain 1979’s Iranian Revolution saw millions of citizens fleeing the country in its aftermath. Amid this ...