The Contemporary History of Iran - Part 28: “The Golha Legacy”

“The Golha Legacy” - Part 28 of the Roqe Media series, The Contemporary History of Iran. From 1956-1979 a series of radio programs hit the national airwaves in Iran, aimed at showcasing poetry and traditional music in Persian culture, and enhancing their appreciation by the general public - the impact was monumental. But how did the Golha Programs find their genesis? How do we measure the impact they had on Iranian culture at the time? And what is the legacy of these programs today? Ms. Jane Lewisohn, Research Associate at the Department of Music, in the School of Oriental and African Studies at the University of London, and director of the Golha Project, joins Jian Ghomeshi from Eydon, England, for this music-infused episode, to discuss the unique and lasting influence of the ‘Flower Programs’ on Iran, Persian music, and the cultivation of culture.