Electric Black

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. perform onstage together with the female accordion player, female guest singer, male guitarist, male harmonica player, male upright bassist, male trumpet player, and male drummer–before a mixed audience, in a public venue serving alcohol–was a reminder I was not in Iran! 

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Original Photo: National Geographic

CrystalCruises wants to take you on a “journey into the heart of ancient lands, where the Persian, Greek, Egyptian, Roman and Ottoman empires once ruled the world, and monuments to their great legacies still stand,” via their cruise, World Voyage IV: Middle East Mystique.

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Photo Credit: Jean Rem

As an Iranian, we’re just as proud of our people for their bravery and fight for freedom as you are, but we are now also super-impressed and highly appreciative of our fellow compatriots (and non-Iranian friends) around the globe, who united for Iran at countless rallies in numerous cities held on July 25th.

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You MUST check out  little Shaheen Jafargholi sing his heart out on Britain’s Got Talent!

Our favorite (and only) Iranian NBA member, the Persian-baller that is Hamed Haddadi has been recalled by the Memphis Grizzlies.

After a brief stint with the Dakota Wizards of the NBA Development League, our Hamed is once again on the road to scoring more points for the Memphis Grizzlies.

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You know his name.

But how well do you really know him?

Check out our exclusive interview with charming Iranian-American and San Francisco elected official: Supervisor Ross Mirkarmi.

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