I don’t typically want to write about myself too much and I really enjoy sharing stories of others. But given it is was my birthday yesterday, I will take this opportunity share our story. (I know you are thinking, “Oh,…
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How Good Is Arash’s Persian? The Politics of Language & Identity in Diaspora Iranian Pop Music
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A nice post from “Ajam Media Collective” on language and the arts, when looking at various groups of Iranians (and other cultures!) and how they connect through art & music. Love this quote “Arash’s exchange in this interview makes it…
When “Goodbye” usually meant “Hello”
by Shirin • • 2 Comments
This is something I have wanted to write about for a very long time. And I am going to bet almost all of you already know what is coming. …so let’s go back about 15 years… *At a party* Mom:…
From Iran, Living in America… Visiting Turkey. Oh boy.
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We got back from Turkey a couple weeks ago and after surviving the chaos of lost baggage, jet lag, and consistent wondering as to why I live in America vs. Europe (this last one was the most common thought actually) I…
Bye Bye “Amreeka”
by Shirin • • 5 Comments
(That is “America” with a persian accent…) I am off to Turkey for a couple weeks, so this blog will be off as well. HOWEVER, I am almost 100% positive that a clan of Iranians in Turkey will create some…