Persian New Year, or Norooz, occurs every spring equinox and dates back 3,000 years. In celebration of this tradition, DJ Darek Mazzone shares songs from the Iranian diaspora, encompassing everything from hip-hop to ambient to folk music. Melding the rich history of ancient Persian culture with future-minded soundscapes, artists such as Liraz, Bomrani, Niyaz and Mohsen Namjoo contribute to this mix.
 
1. Niyaz - Sabza Ba Naz (The Triumph of Love)
2. Salome MC - Odium
3. Liraz - Zan Bezan
4. Mohsen Namjoo - E’terafat E 45 Zarbi
5. The B-Band - Kavire Del
6. Kayhan Kalhor - I Will Not Stand Alone
7. Bahram - گوشت (Goosht)
8. Bomrani - Leaving and Passing By (feat. Mahyar Tahmasebi)
9. SarrSew - Farewell, Warden.
10. Salome MC - Riddle

To learn more about each artist and support them directly, follow the above links to their websites.

Darek Mazzone is the host of Wo'Pop on KEXP, every Tuesday from 6-9pm on KEXP.org or 90.3 FM in Seattle.

Listen to Darek discuss his choice to play Iranian music in times of political turmoil in this episode of KEXP's Sound & Vision.

Persian New Year, or Norooz, occurs every spring equinox and dates back 3,000 years. In celebration of this tradition, DJ Darek Mazzone shares songs from the Iranian diaspora, encompassing everything from hip-hop to ambient to folk music. Melding the rich history of ancient Persian culture with future-minded soundscapes, artists such as Liraz, Bomrani, Niyaz and Mohsen Namjoo contribute to this mix. &nbsp; 1. <a href="https://www.niyazmusic.com/">Niyaz</a> - Sabza Ba Naz (The Triumph of Love) 2. <a href="http://www.salomemc.com/">Salome MC</a> - Odium 3. <a href="https://www.lirazmusic.com/music">Liraz</a> - Zan Bezan 4. <a href="https://www.mohsennamjoo.com/">Mohsen Namjoo</a> - E&rsquo;terafat E 45 Zarbi 5. <a href="https://b-bandmusic.com/b-band">The B-Band</a> - Kavire Del 6. <a href="https://kayhankalhor.net/music/">Kayhan Kalhor</a> - I Will Not Stand Alone 7. <a href="https://bahramnouraei.com/">Bahram</a> - گوشت (Goosht) 8. <a href="http://bomrani.com/">Bomrani</a> - Leaving and Passing By (feat. Mahyar Tahmasebi) 9. <a href="https://zabtesote.bandcamp.com/track/farewell-warden-2">SarrSew</a> - Farewell, Warden. 10. <a href="http://www.salomemc.com/">Salome MC</a> - Riddle
To learn more about each artist and support them directly, follow the above links to their websites.
Darek Mazzone is the host of <a href="https://www.kexp.org/shows/WoPop/">Wo'Pop on KEXP</a>, every Tuesday from 6-9pm on <a href="http://kexp.org/">KEXP.org</a>&nbsp;or 90.3 FM in Seattle.
Listen to Darek discuss his choice to play Iranian music in times of political turmoil in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kexp.org/podcasts/sound-vision/2020/1/14/fka-twigs-jimi-hendrixs-legacy-songs-iran/">this episode of KEXP's Sound &amp; Vision.</a>

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We believe that everyone who runs should have a great soundtrack. Not one curated by an algorithm, but one that&rsquo;s hand-picked by a DJ who runs too. The Runcast with John Richards brings you a dynamic mix of music and inspiration to keep you company and motivate you on your run, no matter what your level.

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