Justice for Iran

andrewgreene:

mohandasgandhi:

golehyas:

Faegheh Atashin (born 1950, Tehran, Iran) is an Iranian singer and actress who was one of Iran’s most popular and enduring entertainers despite being banned from performing for some 20 years following the Iranian Revolution (1978–79).
Called “Googoosh” from birth, she began singing and acting at a young age, performing with her father, an entertainer, when she was a toddler and making her first film at age seven. She later appeared in such movies as Partgahe makhouf (1963; Cliff of Fear), Sheitune bala (1965; The Naughty One), and Panjereh (1970; “The Window”). In the 1970s Googoosh was at the height of her film and music career and was widely emulated by Iranian women; in addition to listening to her music, they copied her clothing (miniskirts) and her short haircut (known as the “Googooshy”). In 1979, however, Iran was declared an Islamic republic, and a number of cultural restrictions were introduced; women were no longer allowed to sing in public, and pop music was banned. Although most Iranian performers chose to leave the country, Googoosh, who was visiting the United States at the time of the revolution, returned home. She was jailed briefly and thereafter led a reclusive life.

Googoosh!!!
Do Panjereh by her is one of the best songs ever

I’m personally a big fan of Talagh. Tumblr needs more Googoosh.

I wonder what she is doing right now. Some Iranian artists manage to circumnavigate the censors and produce incredible work. Abbas Kiarostami is a notable example. Limits during creation can improve the end-result, and Kiarostami’s films show a delicate balance between restriction and freedom. On the other hand, it is extremely sad to see that other artists, like Googoosh, quit their artistic practice.

She lives in Los Angeles and has been performing in the US and abroad every year for a decade. She has also put out five studio albums after her “comeback” in 2000. I’ve seen her three times and recommend the experience highly. She is a national treasure.

mohandasgandhi:

golehyas:

Faegheh Atashin (born 1950, Tehran, Iran) is an Iranian singer and actress who was one of Iran’s most popular and enduring entertainers despite being banned from performing for some 20 years following the Iranian Revolution (1978–79).

Called “Googoosh” from birth, she began singing and acting at a young age, performing with her father, an entertainer, when she was a toddler and making her first film at age seven. She later appeared in such movies as Partgahe makhouf (1963; Cliff of Fear), Sheitune bala (1965; The Naughty One), and Panjereh (1970; “The Window”). In the 1970s Googoosh was at the height of her film and music career and was widely emulated by Iranian women; in addition to listening to her music, they copied her clothing (miniskirts) and her short haircut (known as the “Googooshy”). In 1979, however, Iran was declared an Islamic republic, and a number of cultural restrictions were introduced; women were no longer allowed to sing in public, and pop music was banned. Although most Iranian performers chose to leave the country, Googoosh, who was visiting the United States at the time of the revolution, returned home. She was jailed briefly and thereafter led a reclusive life.

Googoosh!!!

Do Panjereh by her is one of the best songs ever

I’m personally a big fan of Talagh. Tumblr needs more Googoosh.

I wonder what she is doing right now. Some Iranian artists manage to circumnavigate the censors and produce incredible work. Abbas Kiarostami is a notable example. Limits during creation can improve the end-result, and Kiarostami’s films show a delicate balance between restriction and freedom. On the other hand, it is extremely sad to see that other artists, like Googoosh, quit their artistic practice.

She lives in Los Angeles and has been performing in the US and abroad every year for a decade. She has also put out five studio albums after her “comeback” in 2000. I’ve seen her three times and recommend the experience highly. She is a national treasure.

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