Art musicians including Speak Percussion, Rubiks Collective and Erik Griswold receive a boost to take original works around the country.

A journey through the evolution of Iranian music, from traditional melodies to contemporary compositions.

Warm up this winter with Limelight's hottest picks for NSW's newest music festival.

Running over four days in March, WOMADelaide's 30th iteration is a largely Australian affair, with a few international guests that underscore the diversity of the lineup.

The 30th Anniversary WOMADelaide will be led by legendary Australian musicians Paul Kelly and Courtney Barnett, and feature Emma Donovan, Eishan Ensemble, Dancenorth, Restless Dance Theatre and Balkan Ethno Orchestra.

ABC Classic dominates the Classical category once again, while Earshift Music receives three nominations in Jazz and World Music.

Co-Artistic Director Chris Howlett discusses how MDCH is spreading its embrace to more genres than ever.

Iranian-Australian tar player and composer Hamed Sadeghi fell in love with his instrument after hearing it on the radio aged 13. Now based in Sydney, he fuses traditional Persian music and jazz with his quintet Eishan Ensemble.

Hamed Sadeghi and the Eishan Ensemble offer up a rich and compelling brew of ideas and sounds.