Transforming The Elephant of Tradition…

13/8 Mohsen Namjoo

I’ve had the pleasure of his friendship for a number of years. Being his producer is a by-product of our friendship. Mohsen Namjoo is a commanding presence in the music world. He crystalizes the pleasures, pain, heartache and joy of contemporary Iran then seamlessly fuses those with the essence of Persian poetry and music from classical, modern and ethnic traditions, and as if rising effortlessly yet uncontrollably in a hot air balloon, he transports this glowing entity into the skies of our imagination. Continue reading

Letter to Religion Apologists

I am flabbergasted by certain religion apologists whom I label “Jingo-Liberals”. Holier-than-thou pseudo-intellectuals who seem to tow the middle-ground and try, albeit in vain, to disallow any resolution in the inevitable clash of civilizations. Although at first glance the term “clash of civilizations” might seem over-stated, I believe that in light of recent developments, it is indeed befitting the current state of affairs.

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