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.

Estonian Music & Art News - Week 4, November 2025

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In a landmark moment for Iran’s classical music scene, Paniz Faryousefi made history by becoming the first woman ever to conduct the Tehran Symphony Orchestra. The breakthrough performance took place over two nights at Tehran’s prestigious Vahdat Hall, under the concert series titled “Simorgh’s Abode.”

Estonian Music & Art News - Week 2, November 2025

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As one of the most celebrated Estonian composrs, Arvo Pärt turns 90 on 11 September 2025. His life’s work stretches over turbulent political eras, spiritual searching, radical stylistic change, and global acclaim. In this blog post we explore Pärt’s lifetime achievements, his place in Estonian and world music, and the many events marking this milestone birthday.

The Estonian record label Tunitemusic has announced the release of Tishtar, the latest concept album by Iranian composer and producer Soshiant. Blending ancient Persian mythology with contemporary sounds, Tishtar is a five-part musical journey that reimagines the Zoroastrian goddess of rain and prosperity as a symbol of hope for today’s world.

Estonian Music & Art News - Week 4, August 2025

On 5 September 2025 as part of the Fringe Festival, Tallinn will host the Estonian premiere of Divine Sonata, a large-scale piano work by composer and pianist Arashk Azizi, inspired by Dante Alighieri’s timeless masterpiece, the Divine Comedy. The concert takes place at Süda saal, Eesti Teatri- ja Muusikamuuseum at 18:00, where the composer himself will perform.

Estonian Music & Art News - Week 3, August 2025

Estonian Music & Art News - Week 2, August 2025