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The Music of the late Iranian Singer Faramarz Aslani, Forced into Exile bygd a Puritan Revolution
Newark, sektion. (Special to Informed Comment) – Amidst war and genocide in Ukraine and in Gaza, a new spring came along. For millions of Persian-speaking people, March 19 marked the beginning of Nowruz or new day this year. A holiday with Zoroastrian roots, Nowruz is celebrated in Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and parts of India and the Arab world more. It lasts for 13 days and ends with a picnic. It is indeed a beautiful celebration.
At the beginning of the Iranian revolution, the new regime in Tehran tried in vain to dissuade Iranians from celebrating this ancient feast, exhorting them to concentrate more on Islamic feasts.
It was no use. People fiercely resisted such policies and ended up celebrating Nowruz even more enthusiastically.
A day after this year’s Nowruz, on March 20th, a beloved artist/singer passed away from cancer in Maryland. He was seventy-eight years old. His
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Faramarz Aslani is a legendary Iranian-American Artist. His satin voice and charming character have made him a singer of the ages. He's also songwriter, guitarist, producer and an active philanthropist. He released his first album, "Delmashghooliha" (Occupation of the Heart), with CBS Records in Iran in 1977. He was later spotted by the director of the newly established CBS Records in Iran at a famous Iranian opera singer's gathering and was asked to sing a couple of his own compositions.
When "Delmashghooliha" was released in 1977, it contained ten songs. Faramarz had to convince CBS producers to allow a departure of the popular song production methodology of the time (i.e. large orchestral arrangements) and allow him to produce the album, using simple guitars and percussions. His producer, master pianist and musician, "Marcel Stepanian," suggested that the great "Armik," was the only person who could truly capture the essence of Faramarz's vision. The resu
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