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April 11, 2008

Eugene Oregan, Spring Renewal and Celebration: Hope for Peace in the Middle East

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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.

Jewish singers (in order of appearance): Leah Shabat Shlomo Gronich Zehavah Ben Eli Luzon

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).

btw, Another related video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWyJJQbFago


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April 10, 2008

Happy New Year from 127 band from Tehran

 

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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. 

 

Review Article  http://www.payvand.com/news/08/apr/1097.html

 

More Photographs http://127.imagemosaic.com/

 


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April 09, 2008

Fifth Iranian-American Persian Day Parade in New York City

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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.

http://www.payvand.com/news/08/apr/1007.html


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Happy New Year from Darioush winery

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The dueling lion and bull is a symbol of harmony and transition during the Persian New Year, No Ruz, the representation of two powerful and opposing forces as they embrace as one on the vernal equinox each spring. Nature’s grace and brute in accord with one another is an apt metaphor for the quality expressed here between Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz.

 

http://www.darioush.com/duel/

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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April 08, 2008

First Norouz Parade In San Jose, Northern California

 

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The first Norouz parade was held on Market street in downtown San Jose, California on Sunday March 30.

The parade started around 12PM and lasted for about an hour. The parade was then followed by a live music and dance performances next to the San Jose Museum.

http://www.payvand.com/news/08/apr/1070.html

http://www.iraniannewyearparade.org/

http://imagemosaic.com/Norouz-Parade-C-SJC-2008/index.html


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April 03, 2008

Best wishes for SeezDeh Bedar from US Department of States

 

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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.

At this special time, we want to convey to the people of Iran our desire for peace and deeper mutual understanding between our two nations. Americans have the utmost respect for the Iranian people, and their rich and proud history. King Cyrus set a historical precedent by embracing religious tolerance and ending the enslavement of conquered peoples over 2,500 years ago. Throughout centuries, Iran’s poets, scientists, mathematicians and Islamic scholars have made significant contributions to civilization. For the past century, since the Constitutional Revolution, Iranians have fought for democracy, a struggle still carrying on today. We will continue supporting the aspirations of Iran’s citizens to express their opinions freely and practice their faiths openly without fear of imprisonment or retribution.

We remain dedicated to the ideals of hope and freedom around the globe. It is our hope that all other nations, including Iran, will join us on this path to realize these goals.

We wish you all joy and prosperity in the new year.

http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2008/apr/102873.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norouz#Sizdah_Bedar


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April 01, 2008

Happy New Year from Shusha Guppy - شيرازی دختر

 

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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"

 I need to support the expansion of Iranian.com for helping to keep Shusha and other artists alive on the net.

 

 

 

http://www.iranian.com/Music/Shusha/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shusha_Guppy

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2008/mar/24/iran

http://www.payvand.com/news/08/apr/1016.html


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