About this Event
The Nightingale of Iran
It was a golden age for Jews in Iran. In the 1950s, a religious Jew – Younes Dardashti – became a national celebrity, singing at the Shah’s palace and on the radio. In the 1960s, his son Farid became a teen idol on TV. They were beloved by Iranian Muslims. But at the height of their fame, they left the country. It has always been a mystery to our host Danielle Dardashti and her sister Galeet – Why did their family leave Iran? Now, in a documentary podcast series, the sisters reveal painful secrets unspoken for generations. The Nightingale of Iran is a story that will resonate with outsiders everywhere. The event is sponsored by JIMENA.org and will be moderated by podcaster Asal Ehsanipour.
About the Speakers:
Danielle Dardashti: Host / Writer / Director / Senior Producer
Danielle is an Emmy award-winning documentary writer/producer, a former on-air TV news reporter, and a Moth StorySLAM champion who has been featured on NPR’s Moth Radio Hour. She is the co-author of the Jewish Family Fun Book (Jewish Lights) and co-founder and Creative Director of live storytelling show StoryBoom. Danielle leads corporate storytelling workshops all over the world.
Dr. Galeet Dardashti: Musical Director / Producer / Subject Matter Expert
Galeet is a trailblazing vocalist, composer, and anthropologist of Middle Eastern Jewish culture. She is widely known as leader of the all-woman Sephardi/Mizrahi ensemble, Divahn. In her new award-winning release, Monajat, she sings and composes around remixed samples of her famed Iranian grandfather with an acclaimed ensemble of musicians. She has held Assistant Professor positions at JTS and NYU and is currently a Fellow at University of Pennsylvania’s Katz Center.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Manny's, 3092 16th Street, San Francisco, United States
USD 10.00 to USD 20.00