A new voice is reshaping the Middle Eastern alternative scene: Mawj, an Iraqi artist whose project Mesopotamian Rock is rapidly gaining attention for its rare blend of cultural depth and contemporary edge. Born in Sweden, raised in Jordan, and rooted in Iraq, Mawj now works between Antalya and The Hague—turning a life across borders into a musical identity that refuses to stand still.

When we think of contemporary classical music, our minds often immediately jump to Western orchestral or electronic instrumentation—or experimental textures made from unconventional sounds. But in the event of Iranian Music Evening at Eesti Muusika- ja Teatriakadeemia, the concert centered around a traditional Iranian instrument and gave us a compelling example of contemporary classical expression with deep cultural roots.

Four Fires Burn is a four-member ensemble that breathes life into world music by blending Persian, Cuban, and Western rock elements

Based in Paraná, Argentina, El Poder de la Infancia is a collective that merges post-rock, jazz, electronica, Argentine folklore, and visual

Arashk Azizi, an Iranian-born composer, pianist, and music producer currently based in Tallinn, Estonia, is an artist who epitomizes the fus

Lopez & Arevalos, a mesmerizing musical duo, craft an evocative blend of classical tradition and contemporary experimentation. With their ro