With a step-mom like Shirin Neshat and a father like Shoja Azari, it’s no wonder this Iranian-American art-scene-royalty-heir is equipped with such great creative ability. Johnny B. Azari (also of Freedom Glory Project) and his band Electric Black are taking the stage soon to give you a taste of their “eclectic” flavor. It’s been a while since Electric [...]

In addition to singing with Freedom Glory Project–a band he co-founded with members of the Iranian band, Hypernova–Johnny B. sings and writes for his own band, Electric Black.  I caught Electric Black live at the launch party for their new CD, on the Lower East Side at Rockwood Music Hall in  Manhattan.  Seeing Johnny B. [...]