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Shahnameh: The Epic of the Persian Kings

SoCiArts.com

"The World Will Be Bright Again"

Alexander Billet

The Fierce Independence of Maimouna Youssef

Alexander Billet

A Losing Game

Alexander Billet

Upcoming Event

We are pleased to announce that our latest film 'LAST NIGHT IN EDINBURGH' has been nominated for 2 BAFTA NEW TALENT awards for Best Drama and Best Actress. Congratulations to the nominees. Please visit our website for more details www.LNEfilm.com

Bono Faces the Music

Submitted by Alexander Billet on Tue, 06/28/2011 - 5:41pm

If there were ever an outdoor music fest that kept close to its hippie roots, it would have to be Glastonbury. Since 1970, the festival held in England's picturesque Somerset region has hosted some of the most forward-thinking acts of their time.

Blame Rapists, Not Artists

Submitted by Alexander Billet on Thu, 06/09/2011 - 10:15am

Women are treated as second-class citizens. They're objectified, exploited and condescended to on a daily basis. When they, god forbid, raise their voice against this kind of treatment, they're hounded for speaking out of place.

Return of the Radical Nerd

Submitted by Alexander Billet on Tue, 05/10/2011 - 11:48am

“My pockets get annoyed
I’m broke and two cents are useless when perceived like this
Honest disappointment, these people’s lives are basic,

The Beautiful Ferocity of Mohsen Namjoo – A Review of His Show at The Irvine Barclay Theatre

Submitted by MohsenNamjoo on Wed, 05/04/2011 - 12:14pm

Author:

Kashif Ghazanfar

The provocative voice of Mohsen Namjoo channels a complex array of musical styles. He is, on one hand, a classically trained Iranian musician weaving intricate and timeless melodies; and, on the other hand, he is a kind of post-modern blues man of The Middle East, grunting and growling through songs with wild abandon.

Can the Past be Hip? “Dang Show” in Downtown Los Angeles

Submitted by Yassmin on Wed, 03/30/2011 - 7:12am

On Sunday, March 27^th, the Iranian ensemble “Dang Show” performed to a sold-out show in Downtown Los Angeles’ Zipper Hall. Famed Iranian actor Reza Kianian took to the stage to introduce the band, explaining that the music is influenced by past favorites from the musical golden era of the 60’s and 70’s.

Fifth Annual Airport ArtWalk Not Delayed by Weather

Submitted by evolutionrevolution on Sat, 03/26/2011 - 7:16pm

Author:

DINA GACHMAN / SM Mirror

Don't Misunderstand: An Open Letter to Nas

Submitted by Alexander Billet on Mon, 03/21/2011 - 8:11am

Dear Nas,

Pain, Promise and Protest on Lupe's Lasers

Submitted by Alexander Billet on Mon, 03/14/2011 - 2:30pm

Lupe Fiasco says he has mixed feelings about his new album: “One thing I try to express about this project is, I love and hate this album... I listen to it and I like some of the songs. But when I think about what it took to actually get the record together and everything I went through on this record--which is something I can’t separate--I hate this album.

WATER A KEY LEVER FOR ADVANCING WOMEN’S RIGHTS

Submitted by bita on Fri, 03/04/2011 - 12:49pm

On March 8th, the 100th Anniversary of International Women’s Day, celebrations are taking place worldwide to highlight both the progress made for women’s rights and the distance we have yet to go. We must also not forget another day that will take place later this month honoring an issue of grave importance to women. March 22 is World Water Day.