Episode 20 Mojdeh Bahar Song of the Ground Jay: Poems by Iranian Women, 1960-2023, Expanded Edition

In this episode, we sit down with Mojdeh Bahar, editor of Song of the Ground Jay: Poems by Iranian Women (1960–2023), a groundbreaking collection that spans over six decades of poetry. Mojdeh shares the inspiration behind curating this anthology, the challenges of translation, and the powerful themes that emerge from these works. Join us for an enlightening conversation on the power of poetry, the voices that deserve to be heard, and how we can support Iranian women poets today. You can find more about Mojdeh Bahar and Song of the Ground Jay on Kensington Row Bookshop’s website here: Mojdeh Bahar - Kensington Row Bookshop.