Persian Hour Art & Music

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Sun, 09/08/2019 - 11:00am to 12:00pm
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Interview with Rana Farhan, Iranian Jazz & Blues Artist

Iranian artist Rana Farhan sings in a cool bluesy style that transcends time and erases all borders, wowing listeners worldwide. With each new release Rana redefines a genre that seems to be hers alone. 

Born in Iran, Rana grew up listening to any albums she could get her hands on, fostering a love for American blues artists like Odetta and Leadbelly; while rockin’ to Jimmy Hendrix and Janis Joplin. 

Rana left Iran after graduating from Tehran University and she soon found herself in New York City, exploring her talents in lacquer paintings and soaking in the sounds and music of Manhattan, including the rich cultural district of Harlem where she discovered her love of jazz. 

Rana Farhan at www.ranafarhanmusic.com

 

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