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"The Drop with Danno" on GFN 광주영어방송 98.7FM in Gwangju & 93.7FM in Yeosu, Korea. An eclectic radio curation of all things musical spanning the spectrum every week. Broadcasting 8-10pm KST nightly.
ROUND TRIP – Iran
9/13/2023
Part 1
Abbas Mehrpouya – Ghabliyeh Leili
Googoosh - Talagh
Ebi - Ghesseyeh Eshgh
Yas – Barcode
Arian Band – Parvaz (Fly)
Part 2
Googoosh - Fasleh Tazeh
Googoosh - Ejaz
Faramarz Aslani - My all
Kourosh Yaghmaei – Gole Yakh
Mahsa Vahdat & Mighty Sam McClain - Scent of Reunion
Sedigh Taarif – Tesnife Yaran
Part 3
Mohsen Yeaganeh – Behet Ghol Midam
Radio Tehran – Eshtebah
Mohsen Namjoo - Dele Zaram
Iraj – Ninda Noyana
Ehsan Khajeamiri - To Ke Ghalbami
Ehsan Khajeamiri – Nagoo Bergard
Part 4
Marjan Farsad – Parandeha
Fereidoon Foroughi – Zendoon Del
The Ways - Otaghe Abi
Alireza Ghorbani – Istanbul Junction
Eric Nam 에릭남 – Exist
10cm – What The Spring??
Part 1
Abbas Mehrpouya – Ghabliyeh Leili
- I found this tune on a compilation album called Old But Gold, vol 5.
- Abbas Mehrpouya describes himself as an Iranian Musician, Sitar player, decorator and world traveler! A man of adventure, so who better to start the show with tonight.
Googoosh – Talagh
- Now, this is a very famous TV personality and actor from back in the day, but we’re starting things in part 2 with Googoosh, and you can obviously explain it better, so we’ll leave it for then.
Ebi - Ghesseyeh Eshgh
- Ebi, also known as Ebrahim Hamedi, is celebrated as the "Master of Voice" and is Iran's most beloved contemporary male pop vocalist.
- He left Iran two years before the 1979 revolution to perform concerts in the United States and has continued his singing career abroad since then.
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- Originally from the Iranian movie 'Barcode,' this rap song by Yas became a massive hit in Iran.
- Known as one of Iran's most popular rappers, Yas gained fame for his thought-provoking music. 'Barcode' is an inspirational track about striving for success
Arian Band – Parvaz (Fly)
- Arian Band, a beloved Iranian pop group since the late '90s, has released four albums, performed globally, and generously donates a portion of their profits to the United Nations World Food Programme.
- Among their hits, 'Fly' remains a cherished favorite among Iranians
Part 2
Googoosh - Fasleh Tazeh
Googoosh - Ejaz - اعجاز
- Googoosh, born Faegheh Atashin in 1950, is an iconic Iranian diva, actress, and TV presenter.
- She rose to unparalleled popularity in the 1970s, where she was celebrated as a cinema star, TV personality, pop music sensation, and a fashion trendsetter for Iranian women.
- Despite being banned from performing after the Islamic revolution in 1979, Googoosh chose to remain in Iran and refrained from singing for nearly two decades. In 2000, she resumed her singing career and later settled in Los Angeles, California.
Faramarz Aslani - My all (to - تو)
- Faramarz Aslani, known for his captivating guitar skills and vocals, gained a devoted following with his hit song "Ageh Ye Rooz...".
- He has since ventured into diverse musical genres, establishing himself as one of Iran's esteemed musicians.
Kourosh Yaghmaei – Gole Yakh
- Another compilation find for me, the title on this one being Back from the Brink: Pre-Revolution Psychedelic Rock from Iran: 1973–1979
- Yaghmaei performed on radio or television in Iran till 1970s. During the Islamic Revolution of 1979, Islamic government cracked down hard on his music. It seems similarly to Googoosh, he would be in exile nowadays, having moved to Belgium I believe.
Mahsa Vahdat & Mighty Sam McClain- Scent of Reunion
- Mighty Sam McClain from America and Mahsa Vahdat from iran are both impressive artists from different musical backgrounds.
- They collaborate with a Norwegian producer and poet known for "Lullabies from the Axis of Evil" to craft a captivating album of bilingual love duets, seamlessly blending English and Farsi.
Sedigh Taarif – Yaran
- Sedigh Taarif was the mentor of many famous traditional singers.
- The song “Yaran” has the verses of famous Iranian poet, Fereydoun Moshiri, and with music from Jalal Zolfonon, one of the most amazing Iranian musicians. A great traditional piece of music.
Part 3
Mohsen Yeaganeh – Behet Ghol Midam
- Mohsen Yeganeh, a top Iranian pop singer, gained immense popularity over his career.
- This song, featuring a memorable concert performance in its music video, is among his best works, known for its inspiring lyrics.
Radio Tehran – Eshtebah
- This is a tune released in 2010 on the band’s album 88.
- The band is quartet and it seems their members split time between London and their hometown of Tehran, but an interesting indie band to get familiar with in Iran.
Mohsen Namjoo - Dele Zaram - دل زارم - محسن نامجو
- Nicknamed the "Bob Dylan of Iran," he is one of the most groundbreaking artists in the Persian music scene today.
- Namjoo's unique style bridges cultural boundaries, and he has gained international acclaim for his music, film appearances, and contributions to soundtracks.
Iraj – Ninda Noyana
- This is a famed singer in both the pre- and post-revolutionary eras in Iran, a huge personality who’s now 90 years old and still kickin.
- He also had a rather famous son, didn’t he?
Ehsan Khajeamiri - To Ke Ghalbami
- An Iranian pop music singer. He is the son of Persian traditional music singer Iraj.
- He sang Iran national football team's official song for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Part 4
Marjan Farsad – Parandeha
- Proobably the most recent tune on the playlist tonight, with this being released in the extra auspicious and thriving year of 2020.
- Farsad is a pretty well known veteran indie pop artist, having made debut years ago, but still more of a local phenomenon in Iran mostly.
Fereidoon Foroughi – Zendoon Del
- A tune from 1992 right here, from the late great artist.
- He contributed greatly to Iranian music and arts and his unique voice and style soon caught on with the people. In addition to his studies in acting, playing the guitar, piano and organ he also composed his own music and that of other artists, with compositions based mostly in jazz & blues.
The Ways - Otaghe Abi اتاق آبی
- The Ways, a rock band founded in 2003 by Kaveh Afagh and Alireza Pourreza, later expanded to include guitar player Hamed Ghannad and drummer I. Man (Morteza Mohammadi).
- They've crafted a distinct style called "Oriental Rock," inspired by ancient Persian artistic methods.
Alireza Ghorbani – Istanbul Junction
- Alireza Ghorabani is one of the singers who make you ask “who is singing this” the moment you hear his song.
- Istanbul Junction was recorded for the Iranian movie with the same name. Wonderful music and an amazing voice are what make this song a top
Eric Nam 에릭남 - Exist
- Eric Nam is a multi-talented artist, including roles as a singer, songwriter, actor, TV personality, and entrepreneur.
- "Exist" released only few days ago, highlights his skills as a singer and songwriter. The song's theme revolve around love and self-expression with relatable lyrics and memorable melody.
10cm – What The Spring??
- This is a band that is now the solo project of Kwon Jung-yeol, but was originally formed as a duo back in 2010.
- This tune appeared as a standalone in 2016, but the albums are pretty easy to look up, with titles 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 and so on.
Googoosh - Fasleh Tazeh
Googoosh - Ejaz - اعجاز
- Googoosh, born Faegheh Atashin in 1950, is an iconic Iranian diva, actress, and TV presenter.
- She rose to unparalleled popularity in the 1970s, where she was celebrated as a cinema star, TV personality, pop music sensation, and a fashion trendsetter for Iranian women.
- Despite being banned from performing after the Islamic revolution in 1979, Googoosh chose to remain in Iran and refrained from singing for nearly two decades. In 2000, she resumed her singing career and later settled in Los Angeles, California.
Faramarz Aslani - My all (to - تو)
- Faramarz Aslani, known for his captivating guitar skills and vocals, gained a devoted following with his hit song "Ageh Ye Rooz...".
- He has since ventured into diverse musical genres, establishing himself as one of Iran's esteemed musicians.
Mahsa Vahdat & Mighty Sam McClain- Scent of Reunion
- Mighty Sam McClain from America and Mahsa Vahdat from iran are both impressive artists from different musical backgrounds.
- They collaborate with a Norwegian producer and poet known for "Lullabies from the Axis of Evil" to craft a captivating album of bilingual love duets, seamlessly blending English and Farsi.
The Ways - Otaghe Abi اتاق آبی
- The Ways, a rock band founded in 2003 by Kaveh Afagh and Alireza Pourreza, later expanded to include guitar player Hamed Ghannad and drummer I. Man (Morteza Mohammadi).
- They've crafted a distinct style called "Oriental Rock," inspired by ancient Persian artistic methods.
Homayoun Shajarian - Ahay Khabardar ( همایون شجریان - آهای خبردار )
- Born into a musical family in Tehran, he is the son of the renowned Persian traditional vocalist Mohammad Reza Shajarian.
- He began studying music at a young age, learning the tombak and Avaz techniques. He later focused on the Kamancheh and performed with his father's ensemble. In 2003, he released his debut work, "Nassim-e Vasl."
Yas – Barcode
- Originally from the Iranian movie 'Barcode,' this rap song by Yas became a massive hit in Iran.
- Known as one of Iran's most popular rappers, Yas gained fame for his thought-provoking music. 'Barcode' is an inspirational track about striving for success
Sedigh Taarif – Yaran
- Sedigh Taarif was the mentor of many famous traditional singers.
- The song “Yaran” has the verses of famous Iranian poet, Fereydoun Moshiri, and with music from Jalal Zolfonon, one of the most amazing Iranian musicians. A great traditional piece of music.
Alireza Ghorbani – Istanbul Junction
- Alireza Ghorabani is one of the singers who make you ask “who is singing this” the moment you hear his song.
- Istanbul Junction was recorded for the Iranian movie with the same name. Wonderful music and an amazing voice are what make this song a top Iranian song.
Mohsen Yeaganeh – Behet Ghol Midam
- Mohsen Yeganeh, a top Iranian pop singer, gained immense popularity over his career.
- This song, featuring a memorable concert performance in its music video, is among his best works, known for its inspiring lyrics.
Arian Band – Parvaz (Fly)
- Arian Band, a beloved Iranian pop group since the late '90s, has released four albums, performed globally, and generously donates a portion of their profits to the United Nations World Food Programme.
- Among their hits, 'Fly' remains a cherished favorite among Iranians
Mohsen Namjoo - Dele Zaram - دل زارم - محسن نامجو
- Nicknamed the "Bob Dylan of Iran," he is one of the most groundbreaking artists in the Persian music scene today.
- Namjoo's unique style bridges cultural boundaries, and he has gained international acclaim for his music, film appearances, and contributions to soundtracks.
Ebi - Ghesseyeh Eshgh
- Ebi, also known as Ebrahim Hamedi, is celebrated as the "Master of Voice" and is Iran's most beloved contemporary male pop vocalist.
- He left Iran two years before the 1979 revolution to perform concerts in the United States and has continued his singing career abroad since then.
Ehsan Khajeamiri - To Ke Ghalbami
- An Iranian pop music singer. He is the son of Persian traditional music singer Iraj.
- He sang Iran national football team's official song for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Eric Nam 에릭남 - Exist
- Eric Nam is a multi-talented artist, including roles as a singer, songwriter, actor, TV personality, and entrepreneur.
- "Exist" released only few days ago, highlights his skills as a singer and songwriter. The song's theme revolve around love and self-expression with relatable lyrics and memorable melody.