The Nightingale of Iran

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The Nightingale of Iran is a documentary podcast produced by the Jewish Telegraphic Agency and distributed by Public Radio Exchange . The show is about the singer Younes Dardashti and is hosted by his grandaughters Danielle and Galeet Dardashti.

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Background

The show is about Younes Dardashti, who was a famous singer in the 1940s, 50s, and 60s. [1] [2] Danielle found a box of recordings in their parents' basement from the 1960s. [3] Throughout the show, the Dardashti sisters use clips of music and family tapes as well as interviews with experts and family members. [4] [5] The show is composed of 6 episodes. [6] In the show, they discover why their grandfather left Iran and moved to the United States. [7] [8] [9]

The show won the 2024 Quill award. [10] The show is a finalist in the Podcast Awards. [11]

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  2. ↑ Palmer, Jordan (March 22, 2024). "Listen Now! The very Jewish story behind the new podcast "The Nightingale of Iran"". St. Louis Jewish Light . Archived from the original on September 1, 2024. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
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