Roqe - Ep #157 - DJ Aras

“A feature interview with Iranian-Canadian performer and promoter, Aras, Canada’s first “Persian Celebrity DJ.” Aras joins Jian in the Roqe Studio for a very frank conversation about his journey to popular performer, the challenges of trying to run an entertainment business in the Persian community, his struggles with depression and anxiety, and his recent desire to get rid of all his material possessions and leave his career. As well on this episode, geological surveyor Alan Ekbatani and veteran journalist Mohammad Manazarpour provide perspective on the ongoing water scarcity crisis in Iran and, in particular, the recent crackdown on related protests in Isfahan. Plus the Roqe Team read the Letters of the Week, and Jian gives a debrief on his weekend experience at the Faramarz Aslani concert.