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Danielle Dardashti, Galeet Dardashti
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...
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4.7 stars from 277 ratings
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“I wish millions of Palestinians and other Muslims would listen to this series!
Another world, a charming, poetic Jewish cosmos but permeated with pathos and danger.
I am Gentile, and though I traveled to Iran in my youth, only just barely sensed this world existed.”
George of the Port via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/28/24
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“جذابیت داستان به واقعی بودنشه و اینکه واقعا بعد از شنیدن این داستان نظرم راجب یهودیان کاملا تغیر کرد و متوجه شدم چقدر یهودیان تو گذشته اذیت میشدند ؛ به نظرم ارزش گوش دادن رو داره قشنگه.”
Maryete1997 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/23/24
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“Thank you for sharing your family stories. This is magical and captivating! I love hearing the Persian accents. When I was a little girl in the 70s in Jerusalem we lived next to a Persian family that we adored. This podcast brings back nice memories.”
Torahdeomthewell via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/18/24
Recent Episodes
Danielle & Galeet have created a live show and they’ve taken the show on the road to several cities around the world!
Performances include:
A multimedia presentation telling the poignant story of The Nightingale of Iran
A musical performance by Galeet and her full band, performing Monajat -...
Published 10/15/24
Published 10/15/24
Danielle and Galeet joined Millie Efraim on Persian Girl Podcast to discuss the tapes their family recoreded starting from the 1950s that were used throughout the Nightingale of Iran series, the reception of their podcast, their theory on the lasting effects of the "Motreb"/artist stigma in...
Published 09/03/24
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