June 18, 2023 will mark 40 years since 10 Baha’i women were hanged in Shiraz. Their only ‘crime’ was their refusal to renounce their beliefs in a faith that promotes the principles of gender equality, unity, justice, and truthfulness. This collection highlights Baha’i Blog content relating to the ongoing persecution of Baha’is in Iran.
Singer and songwriter Shadi Toloui-Wallace, her mother Shidan Toloui-Wallace, and Shadi’s studio band performed the song ‘Fire Tablet’ on September 24th, 2016 at The York Theatre in East Vancouver, Canada as part of her album release concert for Daughters of the Kingdom.
We were so thrilled when Daughters of the Kingdom came out; Shadi’s talents were in full bloom on her other albums but they are exquisitely showcased here. We spoke with Shadi about Daughters of the Kingdomin this interview. We’ve also interviewed her incredibly talented mother, Shidan, and you can read our conversation here. Shadi also beautifully expressed her thoughts in her Baha’i Blog article, Making “Non-Secular” Music in a “Secular” World.
Naysan is passionate about using the arts and media to explore the teachings of the Baha’i Faith. Back in 2011, Naysan started up the Baha’i Blog project, channeling his experiences in both media and technology companies to help create a hub for Baha’i-inspired content online.
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This is so beautiful. Their voices …powerful.
Thank you for sharing them with us.
Bobbie Kolehouse (September 9, 2017 at 12:04 PM)