Andranik (or Ando) is one of the iconic figures of Persian pop music. He started his professional activities in 1970s in Tehran and up to now has composed and arranged hundreds of works for many Persian pop singers such as Ebdi, Googoosh, Hayedeh and Moein. After 1979 Islamic Revolution in Persia [Iran], Andranik moved to the United States. The Persian-Armenian composer … [Read more...] about Andranik, an Iconic figure of Persian pop music
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Persian-Israeli singer Rita performs Hayedeh’s “Gol-e Sangam”
The Persian-Israeli singer Rita is now one of the most famous singers in Israel. Rita was born in Tehran in 1962 and at the age of 8 immigrated to Israel with her family.Since her childhood Rita was fascinated by the voice of legendary Persian Diva Hayedeh. Rita in various concerts has performed one of Hayedeh's songs in Persian. In the below video she sings "Gol-e Sang", a … [Read more...] about Persian-Israeli singer Rita performs Hayedeh’s “Gol-e Sangam”
Hayedeh Documentary Screening in Vienna and Comments of Ali Rahbari, conductor
Hayedeh Documentary Screening in Vienna and Comment by Ali Rahbari, internationally acclaimed conductor اظهار نظر علی رهبری، مشهورترین موسیقیدان ایرانی در جهان درباره مستند هایده، در پی نمایش فیلم در وین، اتریش http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2L30sZhVlWk مستند "سخن از هایده" یک پروژه مستقل موسیقی ایرانی است. سفارش دی.وی.دی اثر، تنها راه پشتیبانی از این پروژه هنری است. … [Read more...] about Hayedeh Documentary Screening in Vienna and Comments of Ali Rahbari, conductor
Vodka, Islam, Tsunami and a Divine Voice: HAYEDEH
Vodka, Islam, Tsunami and a Divine Voice: HAYEDEH By Afshin EllianLeiden University Law Professor Source: Dutch Weekly ELSEVIER, 11 Nov. 2010 Don’t take my hope away from meOh, God. Oh, God.Don’t break my depressed heartOh, God. Oh, God. Flown away, gone, tired, with nothingI remain without friendsMy wings are brokenWhatever happens, I let out a screamOh, … [Read more...] about Vodka, Islam, Tsunami and a Divine Voice: HAYEDEH
Hayedeh: Legendary Persian Diva (Documentary synopsis)
Since the 1979 revolution in Persia (Iran), which brought a fundamentalist religious government to power, women have not been allowed to sing in public. All Persian women singers were forced to end their careers and many of them moved abroad to sing. Hayedeh (1942-1990) was one of those who fled Iran. A Documentary by Pejman Akbarzadeh Camera: Sholeh Zahraei, Mostafa … [Read more...] about Hayedeh: Legendary Persian Diva (Documentary synopsis)