Iran Music Project Podcast
Your podcast for discovering Iran today through music and history!
Episodes
Episode 1 - The Fishmonger Who Started It All
In this first episode of the Iran Music Project Podcast, we explore dancing as a form of protest, and how one man's actions pushed Iran to the tipping point.
Episode 2 - Googoosh: The Caged Songbird of Iran
In this episode we explore the career of Googoosh, an iconic Iranian artist whose impact on popular music transcends generations, borders, and revolution.
Episode 3 - Arash Sobhani: The Irrepressible Spirit of Persian Rock
In this third episode of the Iran Music Project Podcast, we meet Arash Sobhani, a New York-based Iranian musician. Arash grew up listening to classic rock in Iran during a time when music was effectively forbidden. He describes the triumphs and struggles of his musical journey: from starting his first underground rock band at age 16, to bargaining for music permits with the Islamic Republic, to taking his music overseas. Join us in celebrating his success at overcoming obstacles to bring us a unique voice that was unstifled.
Episode 4 - The Caravanserai Concert: How an imaginary concert led to an artist's arrest
Vocalist Parastoo Ahmadi performed a concert in a Caravanserai - an ancient rest stop from the times of the Silk Road. She posted her performance online and was arrested... Her crime? For failing to cover her hair and skin on video. This episode explores the history of veiling in Iran, Parastoo's concert, and the positive reaction it received from Iranians worldwide.