iranian rock band, o-hum, left iran to canada

TehranAvenue: "The Iranian rock band O-Hum is now living in exile. For three consecutive years, the three-member band strove to come out of hiding and join the Iranian music scene in the open. O-Hum first opted for the release of its first album, Nahal-e Heyrat (Sapling of Wonder), but innumerable obstacles capsized the venture. It then tried its luck on concerts (which are somewhat easier to get permission for).The cyber-interview is in two parts: Part I (Iran): The procession of events that led up first to the postponement of the band’s abortive final concert and, ultimately, to its cancellation; Part II (Canada): The band’s current state of affairs and future plans" Posted by hoder at August 7, 2002 3:25 AM