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Saint Abdullah––the sound project by NYC-based, Iranian-Canadian brothers Mohammed and Mehdi––returns with 'Mechanical Flirtations', their first release on Helsinki’s True Aether. Revered for their unique blend of auditory storytelling, weaponized sonic alchemy and deeply moving, vivid personal accounts of their Iranian roots and life in our complex current moment, the duo build on their past albums on PTP and Boomarm Nation. 

Featuring John Butcher, Travis Laplante and Sahba Sizdahki 

Album art: 'On The Edge of The Spring' by Parham Ghalamdar. 

Mastered by Jesse Munro Johnson in Portland, Oregon

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Saint Abdullah: Mechanical Flirtations [TRAE007]

La Surprise Box de Kahla brings a mix of songs from around the world selected by Hiba Kahla, enjoy!

Trklerimiz 2 - Mehmet Emmi

La Surprise Box de Kahla at Disco Tehran

Bardia Mehrzadeh is a DJ and music lover currently based in Tehran. His sound has been played on different radio stations such as Mutant Radio, Noods Radio and more. Bardia is a resident of Beshknow.
@bardia-mehrzadeh

Bardia Mehrzadeh - Beshknowcast

Disco Tehran is joined by Layale Chaker and Nesa Azadikhah

Disco Tehran with Layale Chaker & Nesa Azadikhah @ Times Square Transmissions 05 - 14 - 2021

True Aether is proud to present the new album 'Mechanical Flirtations' [TRAE007] by the Iranian-Canadian brother duo Saint Abdullah (@saintabdullah). Listen to the first single "What A Tale This Is (feat. Travis LaPlante)" 

All profits for this release will go to support those affected by the Christchurch shootings in New Zealand (Victim Support Manaaki Tāngata).

'Mechanical Flirtations' is out June 13 via True Aether. 

Album art: On The Edge of The Spring by the U.K. based, Iranian born Parham Ghalamdar. 

Mastered by Jesse Munro Johnson in Portland, Oregon

http://travislaplante.com/

What A Tale This Is (feat. Travis Laplante) 'Mechanical Flirtations' [TRAE007]

True Aether is proud to present the new album 'Mechanical Flirtations' [TRAE007] by the Iranian-Canadian brother duo Saint Abdullah (@saintabdullah). 

All profits for this release will go to support those affected by the Christchurch shootings in New Zealand (Victim Support Manaaki Tāngata).

'Mechanical Flirtations' is out June 13 via True Aether. 

Album art: On The Edge of The Spring by the U.K. based, Iranian born Parham Ghalamdar. 

Mastered by Jesse Munro Johnson in Portland, Oregon

Landscapes Of A Blind Man 'Mechanical Flirtations' [TRAE007]

Mechanical Flirtations (featuring Sahba Sizdahkhani) 'Mechanical Flirtations' [TRAE007]

This ‘Female Vocalists from Iran’ show, the 'Mey, Gher o Beshkan' mix, draws from a genre of modern Iranian music often referred to as ‘kooche-bazari’, which is roughly translated as ‘street and bazaar music’, also generally known to be the music of the people. 

This style of music is identified as evoking dance with the goblet drum, ‘zarb’, as a dominant sound-feature supporting the rhythmic movements of a ‘raqqas’ (dancer) performing the ‘gher’. In modern day Iran, ‘gher’ was known to be a solo style of dancing with an improvisational nature, shimmy-like movements of the shoulder, and a free flow rotation of the hips, with the latter having both a sexual and comedic effect. Often performed in a so-called cabaret space, which allowed for a direct performer-audience relationship with audiences uttering verbal reactions, a female performer enacted an unrestrained sexual character, geared towards the male gaze. The performers' movements were often accompanied by occasional intricate and sophisticated snapping of the fingers (beshkan).

The songs selected for this show range from having a 6/8 signature (upbeat) and slower melodies, explicit lyrics about drinking alcohol (mey), being drunk or wanting to get drunk, explicit sexual content, and failing at romantic relationships.  Vocalists include Roohparvar, Firoozeh, Afat, Susan, Gita and Ramesh amongst others.

Female Vocalists from Iran. 'Mey, Gher o Beshkan'(29.04.2019 Red Light Radio)

Honored to have our Iranian friends in Tbilisi! Payam Parvizi invites Azim Fathi, they will share some Iranian Folklore & Pop music! Tune in!

Iranian Folklore & Pop music with Payam Parvizi and Azim Fathi [01.11.2019]

🌐SCR Connect Vol 5: Tehran
𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝑬𝒑𝒊𝒔𝒐𝒅𝒆: This month showcasing the unseen talents of Iran’s capital Tehran. 

While Tehran and Seoul both have roads named after each other (dating back to a political agreement in the 70s), musically they are both cities facing an under appreciation of electronic music and its benefits from their governing cultures. Here, leading label and online record store @adaptor.records showcases 7 DJs from its roster, flying the flag for an Iran dance music culture that has huge potential with the right support.

SCR Connect: Tehran - Bardia Mehrzadeh

Iranian Oldies Interpreted By Interpreter - Episode 1

Sticky Dojah played a special set at Disco Tehran to celebrate Yalda Night and the arrival of Winter. Enjoy!

Disco Tehran x Sticky Dojah Yalda Special

Habibi Keks show coming from Habibi Kiosk in Munich, Germany. 
Enjoy this eclectic mix of music from all over the world from Habibi Kiosk. 
Broadcast date Feb 12th, 2021 on www.discotehran.nyc

Habibi Keks at Disco Tehran - Episode 1

Adaptorized By Amira lii - Episode 2 (Connect)

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Mechanical Flirtations (featuring Sahba Sizdahkhani) 'Mechanical Flirtations' [TRAE007]

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