\u2026No not the drink, but the name of a musical group, formed in 1994 out in Portland, Oregon.<\/p>\n
The members of the group refer to themselves as a little orchestra that crosses the genres of classical, classic pop, Latin music and jazz \u2026 AND PERSIAN! The co-lead vocalists are China Forbes and Storm Large. Both women are extraordinary, but it was Storm Large\u2019s rendition of \u201cOmide Zendegami\u201d that steals your heart.\u00a0 While I could not find any Persian connection with the group, her voice completely grasps the elegance and emotion of the song and her body movement shows the grace of Persian dance. One may remember her from the CBS Supernova (2006) where she was a finalist. The song \u201cOmide Zendegami\u201d was written by Rohani Moayed Anoshirvan, who was born on July 24, 1939.
\nHe was born in Rasht, in the Gilan Province. Mr. Anoshirvan was also a featured story of Persian heritage magazine. Many wonderful singers have performed this song, including America\u2019s favorite Dinah Shore. Below are the lyrics and English translation.<\/p>\n
Life\u2019s Hope
\n*You left me\u200b You left my city and homeland
\nOh you the hope of life
\nFrom your absence, my peace and composure are gone
\nJust like the days of youth<\/p>\n
*Unaware of my feelings in the passion of drunkenness
\nYou left, you broke my sad heart
\nYou bound the wings of my bird of hope
\nUntil you detached our bond of affection
\n\u00a0
\nMy house was bright because of your face
\nAll night
\nYou were my only mate, you were my companion
\nAll night
\n\u00a0
\nMy morning has become night
\nMy day like your hair (i.e. black)
\nIn the trap has stuck
\nA prey in your way<\/p>\n
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