Friday, 20 September 2024 | 06:00 PM
BELLINGEN MUSE presents...
This intimate and personal presentation delves into the historical status of Iranian women singers from the Qajar era through the 1979 revolution and beyond. This event offers unique insights through the perspective of Gelareh Pour, a diasporic Iranian-Australian woman singer and instrumentalist.
Drawing on interviews Gelareh has conducted with seven diasporic Iranian women singers living and working abroad, the event explores their experiences and contributions. Gelareh also looks into the impact of the Woman Life Freedom movement on the Iranian music industry, both within and outside Iran. Gelareh Pour is a renowned Iranian-Australian musician, known for her exceptional skill as a Persian Kamancheh and Qeychak player, as well as her talents as a singer, composer, and instructor. Gelareh began plying music at a young age, continuing her musical journey in Iran at the Art University of Tehran’s conservatorium, where she earned her BA, before furthering her studies with a Masters of Ethnomusicology at The University of Melbourne. Her academic pursuits have led her to conduct research on ‘The Lives of Iranian Women Singers in Diaspora’ at MCM, shedding light on the professional experiences of Iranian Women singers before and after migration. Gelareh's commitment to promoting cultural diversity and empowering women through music makes her a vital voice in the Australian music landscape. Her unwavering dedication to innovation and excellence ensures that her contributions to the music industry will continue to resonate for years to come.
TICKETS
Gelareh is appearing at this year's Bellingen Muse with the support of Musica Viva.
Bellingen Memorial Hall
$30