Young rappers, indie rockers, and metal bands are making music in Iran, despite strict laws and the threat of government censorship. Today: we hear about Iran's underground music scene. Plus: Angel Deradoorian is a member of the vaunted New York art-rock band Dirty Projectors. She plays songs from her solo EP live in our studio.
Guests:
Angel Deradoorian
Underground Music in Iran
The ongoing government crackdown in Iran is taking place against the backdrop of a vibrant youth culture, as nearly 70 percent of the country’s population is under the age of 30. As interest in Western-style music has grown, an underground music scene has flourished. Today we look at the hotbed ...
Deradoorian
Angel Deradoorian is a member of Dirty Projectors, a New York experimental rock band that recently collaborated with David Byrne. The 22-year-old multi-instrumentalist joins us to talk about her solo outing, an EP called Mind Raft. And, she performs live in our studio.
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