In the 1980s and '90s, following the Iranian Revolution, Los Angeles became the epicenter of Iranian pop music. A new album, Tehrangeles Vice, collects hits from some of the city's notable bands.
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As ‘80s Iran convulsed, L.A. immigrants honed new sounds. This album lauds them - with warnings for today
"This music was meant to be heard at a party while dancing and drinking in Tehrangeles," said Discotchari label co-founder Zachary Asdourian. "But for citizens of Iran, this was giving hope as bombs ...
Iranian pop music from the 70s is known for its sophistication. With lyrics rich in layers and metaphors, experiments in ...
If you're a certain age, and you hear this music... (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "STAYIN' ALIVE") BEE GEES: (Singing) Whether you're a brother or whether you're a mother, you're stayin' alive, stayin' alive.
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