(EXPERIENCE MAGAZINE) On Friday, April 5th, the Los Angeles City Council recognized and celebrated the life of Hayedeh.
Hayedeh was one of the most popular singers of the 20th century in Iran. She sang classical music, folk and pop. A Persian friend once told me, if you were going to take a road trip with your family, Hayedeh is who you would listen to for the entire trip. Los Angeles is home to the largest population of Persian people outside of Iran. Many of the entertainers, family and community members associated with Hayedeh are people who are still affected by the Iranian revolution. Hayedeh fled Iran in 1979 and moved to Los Angeles in 1982.
Many Persian musicans at the 2nd Annual Hayedeh Fan Club Celebration.
Morteza Barjesteh \ Photo by Dustin Brown
Mr Koretz also said, “Hayedeh lived in Los Angeles from 1982 until the end of her life. The growth of the Iranian community here in Los Angeles, due to the increasing number of people fleeing Iran due to the revolution, bolstered Hayedeh’s career in the 1980’s. That’s why 29 years after her passing, it was my honor to recognize her on Friday in our meeting of the Los Angeles City Council. The 5th district, which I have the honor of representing, is home to the largest population of Persians in Los Angeles. The Persian community is a robust, thriving immigrant community that helps make our city great.” Paul said that he knows that Hayedeh’s music will continue to be loved for generations.
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