Rana specializes in singing the Persian verses of mystical poets set to the rhythms of American blues, jazz and soul. She is literally the symbol of the first generation of underground music in Iran. Her song "DrunkWith Love" from a Rumi poem was prominently featured in the heart-wrenching Iranian movie "No One Knows About Persian Cats." The film, which won an award at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival, tells the story of Iran's underground indie-rock scene and was screened at Duke by our association. Rana left Iran after graduating from Tehran University and she soon found herself in New York City, exploring her talents in lacquer paintings and soaking in the sounds and music of Manhattan, including the rich cultural district of Harlem where she discovered her love of jazz.
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