Artist

Googoosh

1951-present·Tehran

Born Faegheh Atashin in Tehran in 1950, Googoosh was put on stage by her acrobat father at the age of three. She grew into a child prodigy and then something larger: a musician whose commitment to political and social issues ran alongside her voice as a defining trait.

The full story is in Iranian Psychedelic Rock (Pre-1979).

At a glance

Active
1951–present
From
Tehran, Iran
Records in the issues
3 (1970–2000), 1 of them a Start here pick
Listening guide track
“Sahelo Darya”

Listen

In the Iranian Psychedelic Rock (Pre-1979) listening guide: “Sahelo Darya”

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In the issues

  • Iranian Psychedelic Rock (Pre-1979)
    Principal · 1967-1979 · Members

    Iranian Psychedelic Rock (Pre-1979) is a music scene from Tehran, Iran, 1967–1979. Its principal artists include Kourosh Yaghmaei and Googoosh. This issue covers 8 essential albums and 12 dated events.

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