The Nightingale of Iran is a documentary podcast produced by the Jewish Telegraphic Agency and distributed by Public Radio Exchange. The show is about the singer Younes Dardashti and is hosted by his grandaughters Danielle and Galeet Dardashti.
Background
editThe show is about Younes Dardashti, who was a famous singer in the 1940s, 50s, and 60s.[1][2] Danielle found a box of recordings in their parents' basement from the 1960s.[3] Throughout the show, the Dardashti sisters use clips of music and family tapes as well as interviews with experts and family members.[4][5] The show is composed of 6 episodes.[6] In the show, they discover why their grandfather left Iran and moved to the United States.[7][8][9]
The show won the 2024 Quill award.[10] The show is a finalist in the Podcast Awards.[11]
References
edit- ^ Frick, Evelyn (February 28, 2024). "In new podcast, Persian Jewish sisters uncover their grandfather's mysterious escape from Iran". J. Weekly. Archived from the original on September 1, 2024. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
- ^ Palmer, Jordan (March 22, 2024). "Listen Now! The very Jewish story behind the new podcast "The Nightingale of Iran"". St. Louis Jewish Light. Archived from the original on September 1, 2024. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
- ^ Dayan, Linda (March 27, 2024). "He Was a Beloved Singer in Iran Before He Fled. His Granddaughters Uncover Why He Left". Haaretz. Archived from the original on March 27, 2024. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
- ^ Refael, Tabby (April 4, 2024). "Why a New Jewish Documentary Podcast, 'The Nightingale of Iran,' Absolutely Soars". Jewish Journal. Archived from the original on September 1, 2024. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
- ^ Zaltzman, Lior (March 6, 2024). "This Podcast Uncovers a Famous Iranian Jewish Family's Incredible Story". Kveller. Archived from the original on September 1, 2024. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
- ^ Musleah, Rahel (July 3, 2024). "A New Podcast Unravels a Persian-Jewish Mystery". Hadassah Magazine. Archived from the original on September 1, 2024. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
- ^ Julius, Lyn (April 11, 2024). "The real reason why Persian Jews became musicians". The Times of Israel Blog. Archived from the original on September 1, 2024. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
- ^ Bartov, Shira Li (March 8, 2024). "Their grandfather was a celebrity during the golden age for Jews in Iran. So why did he leave?". Jewish Telegraphic Agency. Archived from the original on September 1, 2024. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
- ^ Beasley, Diana (June 14, 2024). "The Nightingale of Iran". podcastradious.com. Archived from the original on September 1, 2024. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
- ^ "The 2024 Quill Podcast Award Winners". quillpodcasting.com. 2024. Archived from the original on September 1, 2024. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
- ^ "19th Annual People's Choice Podcast Awards". Podcast Awards. 2024. Archived from the original on November 7, 2015. Retrieved September 1, 2024.