The Star Who Represents Iran’s Golden Age—And Its Future
The Atlantic • 12/10/2025 • Last cited 12/14/2025
Summary
Googoosh, a prominent Iranian singer, reflects on her complex life and the intertwining of her music with Iran's cultural history in her new memoir, as reported by The Atlantic. Her love songs, while cherished by many, remain banned in her homeland, highlighting the tension between her artistic expression and the political landscape in Iran.
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