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'Humanity' by Farzad Kohan. Los Angeles.

[houseofbraid-blog]

Decided to have a little fun with this one @arashavin by giving him long #boxbraids with extensions added for the @farhangfoundation‼️I added handmade custom dreads to give him that Persian touch‼️‼️#braidsbytassara #mixingallcultures #houseofbraid #farhangfoundation • • • • #hairextensions #hairstyles #hairstylist #braidideas #hairgoals #hairfashion #labraids #mensbraid #modernsalon #bof #mua #entrepreneur #behindthechair #hairsalon #braids #dreads #hairinspo #hairdo #braidstyles #braidbar (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqJWEFzgZ5B/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1rzznlnhkwx2r

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Mohsen Namjoo Comes Center Stage

World-Renowned Singer, Songwriter Mohsen Namjoo comes Center Stage with Mark Gordon. Mohsen Namjoo is an Iranian composer, singer, and songwriter. His unique music style resembles a patchwork of Iranian blues, rock, and folk. His song lyrics are a unique combination of classical Persian poems, his authentic compositions, and contemporary poetry, using words freely, with irony and sarcasm to accompany the music and create an open vocal style. The interview was originally broadcast Tuesday, May 29, at 7 PM (PST) on KXLU Los Angeles, 88.9 FM. Streaming at kxlu.com Farhang Foundation presents world-renowned singer, songwriter Mohsen Namjoo accompanied by the brilliant Faraualla quartet for the U.S. premiere of ON THE STRING OF THE TEAR’S BOW, in collaboration with the acclaimed artists Shirin Neshat and Shoja Azari and featuring art installations by acclaimed duo. This musical and visual odyssey takes audiences along the ancient silk road investigating the confluences of cultures from the far east to the middle east to the Balkans, all the way to the south of Italy as they have been moving back and forth through centuries both melodically and ritualistically. It is a contemporary artistic take encompassing the cycles of life and death as different cultures have been tackling the issues of loss and rebirth. While incorporating folklore songs of different regions into a unique, harmonic totality, Mohsen Namjoo’s musical symphony, remains faithful to the origins of each song while bridging the differences. The monumental video installations by Shirin Neshat and Shoja Azari carry the signature iconic, goddess-like imagery of female mourners from Bari, which have an uncanny resemblance to Neshat’s photographs of women from the Muslim world. ON THE STRING OF THE TEAR’S BOW is followed by a second act featuring a concert by Mohsen Namjoo and his ensemble performing some of their most beloved songs. For tickets visit Farhang.org/Namjoo

About Mohsen Namjoo Namjoo was born in 1976 in Torbat-e Jam, a small town in northeastern Iran. Between the end of 1997 and beginning of 1998, Namjoo holds his first two concerts on the theme “Modern Combination of Poetry and Music of Iran.” His debut album “Toranj” was officially published in Iran in 2007. Namjoo has also composed soundtracks for film and theater. Since his arrival to the U.S. in 2011, Namjoo has been touring the world to sold out concerts at prestigious halls such as Palace of Fine Arts, San Francisco; Conservatorio Sala Verdi, Milan, Italy; Disney Hall and Royce Hall, Los Angeles and many more. His latest album ON THE STRING OF THE TEAR’S BOW was released earlier this spring. Read the full article

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World-Renowned Singer, Songwriter Mohsen Namjoo Comes Center Stage

World-Renowned Singer, Songwriter Mohsen Namjoo comes Center Stage with Mark Gordon. Mohsen Namjoo is an Iranian composer, singer, and songwriter. His unique music style resembles a patchwork of Iranian blues, rock, and folk. His song lyrics are a unique combination of classical Persian poems, his authentic compositions, and contemporary poetry, using words freely, with irony and sarcasm to accompany the music and create an open vocal style. Join Mark Gordon and special guest Mohsen Namjoo Tuesday, May 29, at 7 PM (PST) on KXLU Los Angeles, 88.9 FM. Streaming at kxlu.com Farhang Foundation presents world-renowned singer, songwriter Mohsen Namjoo accompanied by the brilliant Faraualla quartet for the U.S. premiere of ON THE STRING OF THE TEAR’S BOW, in collaboration with the acclaimed artists Shirin Neshat and Shoja Azari and featuring art installations by acclaimed duo. This musical and visual odyssey takes audiences along the ancient silk road investigating the confluences of cultures from the far east to the middle east to the Balkans, all the way to the south of Italy as they have been moving back and forth through centuries both melodically and ritualistically. It is a contemporary artistic take encompassing the cycles of life and death as different cultures have been tackling the issues of loss and rebirth. While incorporating folklore songs of different regions into a unique, harmonic totality, Mohsen Namjoo’s musical symphony, remains faithful to the origins of each song while bridging the differences. The monumental video installations by Shirin Neshat and Shoja Azari carry the signature iconic, goddess-like imagery of female mourners from Bari, which have an uncanny resemblance to Neshat’s photographs of women from the Muslim world. ON THE STRING OF THE TEAR’S BOW is followed by a second act featuring a concert by Mohsen Namjoo and his ensemble performing some of their most beloved songs. For tickets visit Farhang.org/Namjoo

About Mohsen Namjoo Namjoo was born in 1976 in Torbat-e Jam, a small town in northeastern Iran. Between the end of 1997 and beginning of 1998, Namjoo holds his first two concerts on the theme “Modern Combination of Poetry and Music of Iran.” His debut album “Toranj” was officially published in Iran in 2007. Namjoo has also composed soundtracks for film and theater. Since his arrival to the U.S. in 2011, Namjoo has been touring the world to sold out concerts at prestigious halls such as Palace of Fine Arts, San Francisco; Conservatorio Sala Verdi, Milan, Italy; Disney Hall and Royce Hall, Los Angeles and many more. His latest album ON THE STRING OF THE TEAR’S BOW was released earlier this spring. Read the full article

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Iranian Music Legend Googoosh Comes Center Stage with Mark Gordon

Iranian singer and superstar Googoosh comes Center Stage with Mark Gordon to talk about her life in music and film, a career that spans six decades. Playfully dubbed "Iran's Madonna," Googoosh has performed on the international stage and headlined numerous music festivals alongside such notable artists as Ray Charles, Tina Turner, and Charles Aznavour. In addition to the hundreds of songs she recorded as part of an established musical career, she has also appeared in 25 movies. Tune in Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at 7 PM (PST) as KXLU Los Angeles, 88.9 FM takes you Center Stage Mark Gordon and special guest Googoosh. Also streaming at kxlu.com On Saturday, May 12, 2018, the Farhang Foundation will present Googoosh at the Hollywood Bowl. The evening will feature Googoosh's most well known and beloved songs, including "Gharibeh Ashena," "Do Panjereh" and most of the classic hits written and composed by the two legendary songwriters Ardalan Sarfraz and Hassan Shamaizadeh. "Googoosh is not only a symbol of strength and persistence in Iranian culture, but also an beloved icon for millions of people from all over the world," explains Alireza Ardekani, Executive Director of Farhang Foundation. "We so admire her career and her achievements, as well as her promotion of Iranian music around the world. It is truly an honor and privilege for us to collaborate with such a legend, especially for this first historic concert at the prestigious Hollywood Bowl." Center Stage with Mark Gordon airs Tuesdays at 7PM (PST) on KXLU Los Angeles, 88.9 FM and streaming at kxlu.com About Farhang Foundation: Farhang Foundation is a nonreligious, nonpolitical and not-for-profit foundation established in 2008 to celebrate and promote Iranian art and culture for the benefit of the community at large. The Foundation supports a broad range of academic activities in Southern California by funding university programs, publications and conferences. The Foundation also supports diverse cultural programs such as the celebration of Nowruz (Iranian New Year) and Shab-e Yalda (Winter Solstice), theater, dance performances, film screenings and poetry reading in Southern California. And, in cooperation with various cultural and academic institutions, Farhang Foundation funds major programs and exhibitions about Iran and its culture. For more information visit.farhang.org. Read the full article

[hellohollywoodtv]

The Best 4th of July celebration #VIP #media #AmirLahijy #TehranGeles #CenturyCity @farhangfoundation #farhangfoundation #Happy4thOfJuly #fun #laughing #Joy #motivation #gratitude #Reallife #Lifestyles #relax #Thankful #happy #cherish #LoveMyself #love #greatful #respect #happiness #tvpersonality #FashionIcon #actor #HelloHollywoodTV #Arash #ebike (at Century City, Los Angeles)

[onlyarash]

July 4th LOS ANGELES WWW.ARASH.COM #onlyarash #Arashmusic #superman #labaf #Араш #لباف #musicofpersia #arash @arashmusic @ebi #farhangfoundation #freedomsculpture

[ameliataeed]

Made to the second round of #FarhangFoundation #photography #contest : Rings- State of Hurricane