#15 HerMusicWorld Podcast with Yalda Yazdani

#15 Zoey Zoley in conversation with ethnomusicologist, curator, tar
player and film maker @yalda.yazdani Unveiling the Harmonies: Yalda
Yazdani's Journey Through Middle Eastern Music Join us for an
incredible episode featuring Yalda Yazdani, an Iranian-born
ethnomusicologist and curator. Yalda's passion for music and
bridging cultural gaps has led her to organize projects and
festivals that connect European and Middle-Eastern musicians and
artists. Furthermore, you have to watch the documentaries from
CrossGeneration Media (www.zeitgenoessische-oper.de) that she has
produced together with Andreas Rochholl and Sebastian Leitner,
“Female voices of Iran”, “Life after Life” and “Female voice of
Afghanistan”. In this episode, Yalda shares her journey of
perseverance, from studying the Tar as a woman to conducting
research on nomadic women in music. Discover the fascinating
rituals and traditions she uncovers, including the enchanting
practice of singing wedding songs to a tree to encourage
fruit-bearing. Yalda also delves into the challenges faced by women
in Middle Eastern countries yet also shows the strength and
resilience of women in Iran, Afghanistan, and beyond, as they fight
for their rights and express themselves through music. Tune in to
explore the politics of musical performance, the impact of
censorship, and the strength of women in Iran, Afghanistan, and
beyond. Don't miss this opportunity to broaden your understanding
of Iran's rich cultural diversity through the lens of music.
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