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by Nazy Kaviani03-Nov-2011
From the first time I heard Monika Jalili sing an Iranian tune, I was impressed by her art and her spirit. With her musical training and her beautiful voice, she could sing anything, do any kind of music, and play to any audience her heart could desire. Yet, she has chosen to sing our songs, play our music, and sing them for us [video: Jaan-e Maryam]. Even before meeting her, I was impressed! Ahead of her upcoming November 6th concert at Yoshi’s in San Francisco to benefit Golestan School, I was able to find a few minutes in Monika Jalaili’s busy schedule to chat with her. If you live in these parts, go see Monika Jalili at Yoshi’s in San Francisco on Sunday night, November 6. It is great music from a woman who has chosen to be one of us, for a cause that is a true source of pride for all Iranians. Promo video. For tickets click here.
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This turned out to be a splendid concert...
by Bavafa on Mon Nov 07, 2011 09:34 AM PSTWith a warm voice and an outstanding performance.
Many thanks!
'Hambastegi' is the main key to victory
Mehrdad
Monika was incredible! What an angelic voice!
by Multiple Personality Disorder on Sun Nov 06, 2011 11:56 PM PSTI was in tears from joy. She is such an incredible singer, mother, and daughter. I was fortunate enough to be sitting next to her mother! Can you believe my luck! And Monika's son, so adorable! What an incredible night, and for such a great cause! An unforgettable night! And Yalda, what a wonderful lady! Thank you all for putting this event together.
Her devotion to Iranian culture is admirable
by مسعود از امریکا on Sun Nov 06, 2011 12:32 PM PSTThanks for this blog
Thank you all!
by Nazy Kaviani on Sun Nov 06, 2011 11:02 AM PSTThank you all for your kind comments. I hope there is a good turnout at the concert tonight. Break a leg Monika!
Have known her a number of years
by Humility on Sat Nov 05, 2011 02:51 PM PDTVery Talented Lady
All the Best to Monika and Noorsaaz
by Darius Kadivar on Sat Nov 05, 2011 04:41 AM PDTSultan of my heart - Iranian.com by DK
An Axis Of Joy: Monika Jalili & Noorsaaz Band Triumph in Paris by DK
Thank you Nazy Jan for this wonderful photo essay on a Genuine Khanoum!
Best,
DK
Monika Jalili's nationality
by fortheloveoflife on Fri Nov 04, 2011 03:48 PM PDTShe is not Iranian. Jalili is her husband's name. But she has a very deep love and respect for the culture and music. The Wikipedia post is wrong.
Can't wait until the concert!
فیروزه ای
Hafez for BeginnersFri Nov 04, 2011 01:59 PM PDT
I loved the turquoise blue table....
This is confusing! Is Monika at all Iranian?!
by Esfand Aashena on Fri Nov 04, 2011 11:10 AM PDTMaybe 1/3 or 1/4 or something?!
Everything is sacred
........
by yolanda on Fri Nov 04, 2011 10:58 AM PDTWikipedia says
Monika is of Dutch, German and Iranian descent
//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monika_Jalili
OMG! Here is a photo of Darius Kadivar and Monika Jalili
//www.bing.com/images/search?q=monika+jalili&view=detail&id=98A5A6B4954DDBCA6212D290357996971A828FE2&first=0&adlt=strict
Nazy jan, thanks for the excellent essay
by Anahid Hojjati on Fri Nov 04, 2011 10:27 AM PDTIt was interesting to read about influence of "Mohammad Nouri" on Monika Jalili. She sure has a great music education. What an interesting story. Great essay. Thanks for sharing.
Behind Every Great non-Iranian Woman!
by Faramarz on Fri Nov 04, 2011 10:15 AM PDTis a handsome, caring and run-of-the-mill Iranian man!
Thank you Nazy for the pictures, the interview and her life story. She is a great artist and a wonderful person.
Beautiful
by Monda on Fri Nov 04, 2011 09:07 AM PDTSee you all there on Sunday!
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by farshadjon on Fri Nov 04, 2011 05:35 AM PDTThank you, Nazy khanum.
Great blog!
I have heard Monika Jalili's name more than her work.
by Esfand Aashena on Fri Nov 04, 2011 05:32 AM PDTPerhaps that's because she hasn't had many concerts in the East. You also mentioned that her in-laws are in Europe, so any relations to Omid Jalili?
I always thought she was Iranian but now I know she is married to an Iranian! I did not know that! Good luck to her and hope to see one of her concerts soon.
Everything is sacred
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by yolanda on Thu Nov 03, 2011 10:58 PM PDTThe lady is beautiful & has a great voice, but she sings Persian song with Western approach....that is the impression I got:
//www.youtube.com/watch?v=vc1zCfKM_FY
I'm going to be there no matter what! I just loovvee her voice!
by Multiple Personality Disorder on Fri Nov 04, 2011 05:47 AM PDTI can't wait. It's going to be great. I know it.
Nice job with the photo essay.
I have long waited for her concert...
by Bavafa on Thu Nov 03, 2011 08:49 PM PDTWell the wait is over and so looking forward to see her live on Sunday. It will be delight.
'Hambastegi' is the main key to victory
Mehrdad