A new edition of Roqe with popular Iranian-British thinker, author and award-winning psychologist, Dr. Fathali Moghaddam, joining Jian for a feature hour to discuss his latest book entitled “The Psychology of Revolution” and to dissect why revolutions don’t always lead to better results and what does and doesn’t change with revolution, seen through a psychological lens. Dr. Moghaddam uses Iran and different revolutions throughout the 20th Century to make they case that even when regime change happens…it can amount to little significant change if the engrained patterns of behaviour of the citizenry don’t also shift. Plus, Pegah joins Jian to announce details of the upcoming “Roqe Live 2” show and to talk about the latest news both inside and outside Iran.

Roqe Ep. 318 -  The Psychology of Revolution - Dr. Fathali M. Moghaddam, Roundup

A summer repeat edition of one of our favourite episodes of Roqe as we prepare to launch our new season. What was Persian music before the 20th Century? How do we assess the development of sound and musical traditions in Iran during the Safavid and Qajar eras - important influences that may be heard all the way to today? American musician and ethnomusicologist, Dr. Margaret Caton, author of the book, “A Persian Ode: Musical Life in Safavid and Qajar Iran,” joins Jian from Los Angeles for a fascinating, entertaining, and non-traditional journey through the sounds and music of Persia in the periods leading to modern Iran, examined within a broader socio-economic, cultural and political context. - This was originally posted as part of the Contemporary History of Iran series from Roqe Media.

Roqe Ep.336 - The Evolution of Persian Music (redux)

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A brand new edition of Roqe featuring a dynamic and compelling powerhouse duo in Iranian popular music. Iranian-American singer Sara Naeini and Iranian-American composer, producer, and pianist Reza Rohani join Jian live in the Roqe studio for an in-depth conversation about their music, the viral videos that have taken the internet by storm, and the unique chemistry that fuels their performances both on and off stage. Plus, Jian kicks off the show with an ode to the British band Coldplay, and their Iranian connection, and Pegah and Jian discuss the cultural significance of Mehregan.

Roqe Ep. 342 - Reza Rohani & Sara Naeini, + Ode to Coldplay

A new edition of Roqe featuring a very funny and engaging full hour interview with beloved Iranian singer-songwriter, Mazyar Fallahi. Mazyar joins Jian in the Roqe Studio for a conversation about everything from how he met his wife, to Pink Floyd, to coming through his sadness, and learning to use English swear words with aplomb! He also performs a new song in the Roqe Hub space. Plus, Jian opens the show with an essay with his theory on how collective trauma has bonded Iranians together in the Diaspora, entitled, “The Connectivity of Iranians Will Never Fade.”

Roqe Ep. 348 - Mazyar Fallahi Returns!, Essay: The Connectivity of Iranians Will Never Fade

This track truly was a breakthrough for me. Shoutout to Lau, jian and Chris,  We spent over 40+ hours plus on this, i hope you enjoy it. more music next month!

out on all plats too!

spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/0gwPLe1zJkzEFjnUu1WrzP?si=a812afdacfbf4dbf

apple music: https://music.apple.com/nl/album/fruit-of-life-feat-yves-aoi-jian-chris-wallace/1803810079?i=1803810410

#FoLmusic

@yvesaoi 
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1qrlW47pK8RfzWYQ7PG8Fg?si=L_wWBL1YRZGrTuIzeZNKzg

@jianmsic
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3O1XBymOyrvPw7JKc8ySiw?si=BVZn6YptQQOd0uLRO1PSYg

@user-784312027 (Chris Wallace)
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4uvONBnmpTsvWRG0eEh87r?si=5IiWcV8URYG4NJLLasoY7Q


cover credit: @yves_aoi

Fruit of Life

Fruit of Life (feat. Chris Wallace)

All these tracks are a work in progess, i got some big stuff coming soon w the @sounddesignday team

[0:00] sound design day intro @ssoh
[0:34] @77mending
[2:37] @77mending
[3:32] funny things
[4:54] @pw4prez
[5:53] wip version of Fruit of Life @yvesaoi @jianmsic
[7:29] sound design field Fully mixed/ mastered by @outfed

cover credit: @mmassi

#sdd #FoL

sound design day work in progess reel

A fragile ceasefire. A fractured people. And a pressing question: What now?

On this edition of Roqe, Jian Ghomeshi leads a probing conversation about the aftermath of the Israel–Islamic Republic conflict, and what it has revealed about the state of Iranians today — politically, emotionally, and spiritually. While Trump, Netanyahu, and Khamenei claim “victory,” the Iranian people face a resurgence of crackdowns and internal division.

Panel guests include:
– Bahador Alast, popular YouTuber and commentator
– Picasso Moin, athlete and social observer (from Istanbul)
– Sadeq Bigdeli, lawyer and political analyst (from Toronto)

Plus, psychotherapist and PTSD expert Shirin Amani Azeri joins the show for an intimate and powerful look at the psychological toll of the past two weeks.

Roqe Ep. 378 - What Now? - Bahador Alast, Picasso Moin, Sadeq Bigdeli, Shirin Amani Azeri

#FoL
@sounddesignday

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Conversations from, to, and about the Iranian diaspora.

Roqe is hosted by Jian Ghomeshi.

New tracks tagged #jian