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Mamak Khadem at Rubin Museum of Art NJ STAR LEDGER
“An intriguing
electro-acoustic mix that feels sleeky modern while still carrying the
weightiness of the old world.” 04 / Oct / 2008
Mamak Khadem at Rubin Museum of Art TIME OUT NEW YORK
“Born in Tehran and based in Los Angeles, the singer emphasizes classical Persian verse by Rumi and Shamloo, as well as contemporary Iranian poetry. Her music is steeped in tradition, but ...More...
04 / Oct / 2008
Jostojoo LA WEEKLY Tom Cheyney
"As a seeker of truth, beauty and peace through music, Mamak Khadem wants to ditch the dogma and embrace the love...Khadem and her collaborators plumb the mysteries of what the poet Rumi ...More...
11 / Aug / 2007
Jostojoo WORLD MUSIC CENTRAL TJ Nelson
“ Artfully crafted and expertly arranged, Jostojoo is simply an invitation to something magical…a triumph of a jumping off point for Ms. Khadem’s solo career.”More...
10 / Aug / 2007
Mamak Khadem at Morgan-Wixson Theatre LOS ANGELES TIMES Don Heckman
"Khadem was extraordinary Wednesday, drawing her listeners in via the pure, emotionally communicative powers of her voice…she is one of the wonders of world trance ...More...
08 / Sep / 2007
Jostojoo fROOTS Cheryl McEnaney
"...one of the ground-breaking vocalists in a new Persian fusion sound that challenged the boundaries of classical purism, and forged a fresh new stylistic context for a generation of young ...More...
12 / Mar / 2008
Jostojoo KPFK 90.7 FM Yatrika Shah-Rais
“On her first solo album, Mamak Khadem creates a seamless tapestry from different cultures, unified by Persian poetry and centered on the theme of love. Innovative and beautiful musical ...More...
10 / Aug / 2007