Persian Rug: Sounds of SWANA

A very special episode about the legendary Googoosh. Understanding her story is quintessential to the history of Iranian music! She's influenced generations of Persian women even though her career was cut short under the Khomeini regime that was installed subsequent to the Islamic Revolution. After 20 years of being under house arrest in Tehran, Googoosh is now back and performing for crowds sizing in the tens of thousands. This episode explores the expansive career of Iran's finest Diva. She remains a musical icon in the eyes of many, including myself. [Episode Artwork by contemporary Iranian artist Afsoon]

Persian Pop from the 90s and early 2000s! So much of the music recorded by Iranians were recorded outside of Iran. Tune in to figure out why?

Track List: Anoush Hayrenik - Element Band Sari Siroon Yar - Loosig Kochian Akh Im Anoush Yar - Collectif Medz Bazar Chem-OO-Chem + Flying High - John Berberian Kef Chillini - Ladaniva Leylum + Mege Ar Miusin Zarg - Collectif Medz Bazar Folk Dance of Karabagh - Various Artists

Due to WECB postponing the launch of their fall radio shows and the current situation happening in Armenia with the Nagorno-Gharabagh region, I decided it was important to post my conversation with my friend, Raya Derbedrossian, prior to the airing of season 2 of Persian Rug. This conversation will be re-aired for listeners accompanied by some Armenian tunes live!