As an Iranian-American I love both my cultures and enjoy sharing them with others. That passion has allowed me to discover and write about other people such as artists, musicians and activists who are equally enthusiastic about sharing their dual identity. Artists like Puerto-Rican singer, writer, rapper, actress and producer Maria Isa Perez-Hedges. The international… Read more »
There are so many international bands out there today who perform different fusions of music such as jazz funk played by Yemen Blues and A-WA but I’ve never gotten into them. That is before I heard the song Hinech Yafa performed by Light in Babylon’s Israeli-Iranian female singer, Michal Elia Kamal. I felt an instant connection… Read more »
Persian music has always been a main staple in my life drawing me into its unique melodies and vibrant tunes authentic to the Middle East. Yet, over the years my taste in Persian music has evolved to include various artists which best represents my cultural roots. Classical Persian music is among my favorites, combining ancient… Read more »
