The below piece was originally published in the Persian-language monthly Rah-e Zendegi in 1989. Read more…
In the early 1980s, Ahmad Massoud founded Cabaret Tehran in Los Angeles, which quickly became a vibrant hub for the Persian community and exiled singers. Shortly after her arrival in Los Angeles, Hayedeh also began performing there.
Hayedeh Documentary film on DVD (Amazon)
ALSO WATCH Rare Videos of Hayedeh from the collection of Hayedeh Documentary Project: