Why I Call Myself an Iranian-Judean Pop Artist (and Why People Search “Iranian Jewish Singer”)
Considering how much of a raucous I seem to make in the Iranian world, you might be surprised to hear how difficult it is to find me on the internet. People often search for me as an "Iranian Jewish singer," while I describe myself as an "Iranian-Judean pop artist." Both phrases point to the same place — my music, heritage, and identity — but they come from different angles in naming that experience. Ironically, if you call me a singer online (which I am)... you can't find me at all. And...