A side from the academics, I was listening to this earlier, and thought I would share. I am sure one of the first readings mentioned Om Kilthoum, incredible song and performance!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZ2pvaKE2cU
This might not be the best translation, but it is something:
http://lyricstranslate.com/en/Aghda-al2ak-Aghda-al2ak.html
A short documentary I thought was quite interesting for those interested in Iran before the Revolution.
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Did an extravagant party trigger the Shah of Iran's downfall?
It was the extravagant festival given by the Shah of Iran at the ancient site of Persepolis to celebrate 2500 years of the Persian monarchy. Some say this party triggered his fall from power. To mark the 45th anniversary of the event, the BBC is showing the documentary Decadence and Downfall. Hassan Amini is the director.
https://youtu.be/s36jSegtVfY
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