Songs of Persian women - Maryam Akhondy and her all-female a-capella group Banu from not alone music video Watch Video
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Description: In countries like Iran the public appearance of female singers is characterized by largest difficulties. Officially singing is possible only in private sphere, where women are alone or among themselves: at the cradle, at the housework and work in the fields or on women's celebrations. Maryam Akhondy - who had to leave Iran in 1986 - made it her business to bring traditional women’s songs back to life again. Over years she has been collecting songs. With these songs she wants to give a voice to
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