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Transforming The Elephant of Tradition…

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13/8 Mohsen Namjoo

I’ve had the pleasure of his friendship for a number of years. Being his producer is a by-product of our friendship. Mohsen Namjoo is a commanding presence in the music world. He crystalizes the pleasures, pain, heartache and joy of contemporary Iran then seamlessly fuses those with the essence of Persian poetry and music from classical, modern and ethnic traditions, and as if rising effortlessly yet uncontrollably in a hot air balloon, he transports this glowing entity into the skies of our imagination. Continue reading →

Letter to Religion Apologists

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I am flabbergasted by certain religion apologists whom I label “Jingo-Liberals”. Holier-than-thou pseudo-intellectuals who seem to tow the middle-ground and try, albeit in vain, to disallow any resolution in the inevitable clash of civilizations. Although at first glance the term “clash of civilizations” might seem over-stated, I believe that in light of recent developments, it is indeed befitting the current state of affairs.

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Apples or Oranges?

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It is with a heavy heart that I refuse to even talk about the state of the film industry and a barricaded House of Cinema of which I was once a member.

An ever growing trend among Iranians from all walks of life is the comparison between problems in Iran and the rest of the world as a means to undermine the severity of the situation in Iran. This form of apologetics is not a recent phenomenon but certainly more prevalent in the past few years. Basically it manifests itself as taking some mundane aspect of life in a foreign country such as the United States, Germany or the United Kingdom and comparing it with similar circumstances in Iran. “There are problems crossing the street everywhere so Iran is no different…” !! Continue reading →

Introducing Chris Knowles

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I’m so proud to have known Chris Knowles.  He has such a tender emotion that will

certainly touch anyone who hears his voice and music.  This podcast must be short as his song of my ramblings will surely chime in your ears for some time.

*I dug this up from my archives missing a dear friend and talented artist Chris…  I suggest you check visit his web site and listen to more of his music.

http://christopheredwardknowles.com/

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Babak & Pouya speaking their hearts out.

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Of course it is in Farsi.  I don’t know how to type in Farsi so this should do for now until I figure it out or Pouya helps.

First meeting with Pouya exchanging thoughts on what I fear the most, his sense of responsibility and the importance of Anarchy in the creative process.

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