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Eugene Middle East Peace Group
This song will be performed LIVE in the Feast for Middle East Peace in Eugene, Oregon on Sunday, April 13 2008, as part of Spring Renewal and Celebration
The song, commissioned by the organization Peace Child Israel, was arranged by Israeli composer, songwriter and singer Shlomo Gronich. Sung in both Hebrew and Arabic, this beautiful, Middle-Eastern melody has the power to heal and transform Arab and Jewish communities. ]]> Palestinian singers (in order of appearance): Sahmir Shukri Nivine Jaabri Elias Julianos Lubna Salame
Instrumentalists: Drums: Doron Rafaeli Bass: Alon Nadel Percussion: Gadi Seri Guitar: Shmulik Budagov Oud: Mikhail Marun Piano: Shlomo Gronich Darbuka: Bishara Nadaf Flute: Amir Milstein Nai Alfred Hadjar Violin: Bashir Assad Clarinet: Chanan Bar-Sela
If you are inspired by this video and thinking "what can I do for Israeli-Palestinian peace" - you can 1) send this link to all your friends, 2) read more about this issue on informative websites such as: www.kibush.co.il or www.counterpunch.org and 3) demand accountability from your elected officials (whereever you live).
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As part of US tour, 127, one of Tehran's underground music band performed at Blake's Berkeley California. One may say 127 is a fusion between SKA, Jazz, and Rock, like that they are trying to do a cross over – from Persian/Farsi to English - album, truly impressed with the pianist and really missed their drummer after listening to their CD.
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More Photographs http://127.imagemosaic.com/
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The spring vernal equinox, Norooz, the Persian (Iranian) New Year, celebrated for several millennia in the ancestral motherland, Iran, was once again showcased with an extravagant parade in New York City by Iranian-Americans. Tens of thousands of participants and spectators enjoyed with much nostalgia the procession of beautifully decorated floats, ensembles of dancers and musicians, archaeological perspectives of Persepolis, Passargade, and Tehran's Shahyad monuments, dignitaries and grand marshals, civic leaders, DJs, and the waving American and Iranian flags and banners.
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And when in doubt of what to do or think
Raise high, drain deep, the golden cup:
Take counsel of the vine, and drink
At once the wine and the dilemma up.
Hafez
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The first Norouz parade was held on Market street in downtown San Jose, California on Sunday March 30.
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We extend best wishes to the people of Iran for a festive SeezDeh Bedar. The beginning of the new year, which we marked thirteen days ago on Nowruz, has given us an opportunity to examine the events of the past year, as well as look hopefully toward what the future will bring.
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We wish you all joy and prosperity in the new year.
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She says
The verb "to love" in Persian is "to have a friend." "I love you" translated literally is "I have you as a friend," and "I don't like you" simply means "I don't have you as a friend."
Of all the musical instruments the human voice is the most beautiful, for it is made by God. "These are the happiest days of my life"
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http://www.iranian.com/Music/Shusha/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shusha_Guppy
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"Roksonaki may be the most interesting avant-garde band to come out of Central Asia since the Soviet Union's collapse in 1991. Bringing the 13th century into dialogue with the 21st, their unique sound fluently and joyfully combines elements of ancient nomadic Kazak traditions -- reed flutes and throat-singing -- with contemporary rock and jazz.
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http://www.mosaiqa.com/
http://www.myspace.com/roksonaki
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Ayoub Ali - Lêmrenca - Rotterdam Concert March 21 nawroz 2008
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Get multiple copies, before goes on Oprah list, shipping in April 29, 2008
]]>Firoozeh Dumas was born in Abadan...Firoozeh decided to write her stories as a gift for her children... Funny in Farsi was on the SF Chronicle and LA Times bestseller lists...finalist for the PEN/USA award in 2004 ...Jimmy Carter called Funny in Farsi, “A humorous and introspective chronicle of a life filled with love—of family, country and heritage.”...Funny in Farsi is now on the California Recommended Reading List...The Persian version of Funny in Farsi is currently one of the bestselling books in Iran.
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Thousands of people gather to celebrate the Norouz festival in Baku, Azerbaijan.
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In Bishkek, spectators enjoy a pagent of drama, dance, and music during the Norouz festivities.
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More photographs from RFE/RL
http://www.rferl.org/photogallery/450.html
Sorod e Tajikan
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More photographs from RFE/RL
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