On May 31, 2026, The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music hosted a full-day celebration of Iranian music and culture, presented by the Gramian-Emrani Center for Iranian Music in collaboration with the UCLA Department of Music Performance, Education and Composition and the Department of Ethnomusicology. The event featured a wide range of programs, including conferences, symposia, lectures, workshops, outdoor performances, and an evening concert. The event was directed by Dr. Shahab Paranj, faculty member and director of the Gramian-Emrani Center for Iranian Music. The program also features performances by Pejman Hadadi, faculty member of the Iranian Music Program, together with his students. This marks the first time UCLA has hosted an event entirely dedicated to Iranian music, with plans for it to become an annual tradition. #Iranian #Music