Musicophile: A Podcast for Music Enthusiasts

In every episode of the Musicophile podcast, Hesam Garshasbi, an Iranian music journalist and producer, presents an album from the Iranian independent music scene and conducts an in-depth interview with the composer or one of the creators of the album.

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  • Episode 1: Likoo

    Join us for an interview with Kayvan Mirahdi, a composer, guitar player, and music teacher based in Tehran, as we discuss his debut album "Likoo".

  • Episode 2: Sing Me a Song

    Tune in to our interview with Arshid Azarine, a Persian-Jazz pianist and composer, as we delve into his third album "Sing Me a Song".

  • Episode 3: Clouds

    Join us for an interview with Ramin Sadighi, the Iranian producer and founder of Hermes Records, as we explore the story behind the "Clouds" album.

  • Episode 4: Station Two

    Join us for an interview with Ehsan Sadigh, a Tehran-based musician and founder of Quartet Diminished, as we delve into the story behind the band's second album "Station Two".

  • Episode 5: Protiva

    Tune in to our interview with Aso Kohzadi, an Iranian musician and violinist, as we discuss her debut album "Protiva".

  • Episode 6: Chaharshanbe Suri - Part One

    Join us for an interview with Istanbul-based musician and music professor at Yıldız Technical University, Kaveh Baghcheban, as we discuss "Chaharshanbe Suri", an album composed by his father.

  • Episode 7: Chaharshanbe Suri - Part Two

    Join us for part two of our interview with Istanbul-based musician and music professor at Yıldız Technical University, Kaveh Baghcheban, as we continue to discuss "Chaharshanbe Suri", an album composed by his late father.

  • Episode 8: Chaharshanbe Suri - Part Three

    Tune in to part three of our interview with Kaveh Baghcheban, an Iranian-Turkish musician, as we discuss his father's album "Chaharshanbe Suri".

  • Episode 9: Chaharshanbe Suri - Part Four

    Final part of Hesam Garshasbi's Interview with Kaveh Baghcheban, Iranian-Turkish musician, on his father's album "Chaharshanbe Suri". Exploring its cultural significance and musical depth.

  • Episode 10: Painting Music

    Episode 10 of the Musicophile podcast features an interview with Ankido Darash, Iranian musician and cello player, on his album "Painting Music". Discover the creative process behind the unique fusion of classical and Persian music.

  • Episode 11: Man Equals Man

    Join us for an interview with Soheil Mokhberi, an Iranian traditional musician and kamacheh player, as we discuss his second album "Man Equals Man". Discover the inspiration behind the incredible pieces on this album and gain a deeper appreciation for the talent that brought it to life.

  • Episode 12: Orbiton

    Interview with Hooman Sanei, Iranian musician and founder of Enso ensemble, on their debut album "Orbiton".

  • Episode 13: Crossing - Part One

    Join us for part one of our interview with Peyman Yazdanian, as we discuss his collaboration with filmmakers and his album "Crossing".

  • Episode 14: Crossing - Part Two

    Join us for part two of our interview with Peyman Yazdanian, as we continue to discuss his collaboration with filmmakers and his album "Crossing". Gain a deeper appreciation for the artistry and talent of this incredible musician.

  • Episode 15: Barad

    Join us for an interview with Kasra Saboktakin, former member of Iranian band Barad, as we explore their only album. Gain insights into the inspirations, creative process, and musical style behind this incredible piece of music.

  • Episode 16: Shibaali

    Join us for an interview with Habib Meftah Boushehri, a skilled percussionist from southern Iran, as we discuss his album "Shibaali".

  • Episode 17: Egosystem

    Join us for an interview with various artists as we discuss the influence of Peter Soleimanipour on Iranian jazz and fusion. Discover the unique contributions that he made to the music scene, and gain insights into his impact on the genre from the perspective of other musicians.