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London Rallies as Famous Iranian Rapper Sentenced to Death
iran / Listed Events / middle east / Music

London Rallies as Famous Iranian Rapper Sentenced to Death

Urgent musical protest scheduled. Event Details: Sunday, April 28th 2:00-4pm Under the Marble Arch W1C 1CX Prominent and much-loved Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi has been sentenced to death by the ruling regime in Iran, on charges of his music “spreading corruption on earth”. The non-partisan group Woman Life Freedom-London and other activist groups have announced … Continue reading

The Human Rights Watch Film Festival London +  Emerging Female Filmmakers from Iran
arab / colonialism / iran / maghreb / middle east / racism / Theatre and Film

The Human Rights Watch Film Festival London + Emerging Female Filmmakers from Iran

Over the years some of the best films we have ever encountered come from the endangered sections of the human race; minorities, apartheid, gender and race-related violence. London’s festival features Iranian screenings at the Barbican and Rich Mix, London. This is preempted by a night of short films by women film makers on the up. … Continue reading

Statement on Palestine
Announcements / colonialism / middle east / nationalism / palestine / resonance104.4fm / resonancefm

Statement on Palestine

STATEMENT The events in Palestine and Israel have been, and continue to be harrowing and divisive. Early partisan statements by the Iranian diaspora all but took the wind out of the sails of the previous unity of the woman, life, freedom movement coming out of Iran. The ugliness of unequivocal allegiances held at the cost … Continue reading

Baluchi Cultural Evening with Master Musician Rostam Mirlashari – Fri, October 8th Dec, King’s X
arts / classical music / iran / Listed Events / middle east / Minority Rights

Baluchi Cultural Evening with Master Musician Rostam Mirlashari – Fri, October 8th Dec, King’s X

Join renowned Baluch musician Rostam Mirlashari this Friday at 8 pm in London for an unforgettable evening at King’s Place. Balochis located in Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan, have their own distinct language, culture and customs, as well as musical and dance styles. The Balochi music is related to the musical traditions of southern Afghanistan, western … Continue reading