Googoosh is Iran's biggest pop icon. Her career stopped in 1979 when the revolution hit. She left Iran in 2000 and has spent two decades performing in exile, becoming the voice of a freer Iran and women's place in its culture.
Some artists become icons. Elvis, Michael Jackson, Prince, Madonna. But once in a generation, an artist becomes the heartbeat of an entire people. This is the story of Gagoosh, a legend in exile. As a young woman she defined the style and spirit of the world's oldest culture. Her films, music and iconic look captured the imagination of a generation. Then in 1979, the music stopped.
Just imagine, a world devoid of music and art. Now in 2000, she left her country to retake the stage. This time it was about more than the art. Gagoosh became a vision of what could be her. Her dream of a free Iran, a modern Iran, an Iran with a place for women, for artists and the human spirit. She's dedicated her life to that mission. Today it's our distinct honor to sit down with one of the greatest artists of our time for an exclusive English language interview. This is Gagoosh and the book that changed her life.
