Googoosh, Iranian Diva (circa 1970)

Googoosh was jailed and banned to sing after the Islamic Occupation of Terrorists in 1979.
She was only allowed to leave the country in 2000. Known for her pulchritude and depth of her songs, she attained the status of a celebrity larger than life. She stayed in Iran from 1979 to 2000, enduring isolation due to the Iranian Revolution, Iran-Iraq War, and repression. Her silence contributed to her enduring popularity during this time.

Beside Iran, she still has a wide following in many Middle Eastern and Central Asian countries. She now lives in California, USA and continues her career, albeit in a limited manner. In a contrast to her earlier music, her recent albums deal with more mature subjects.This website is dedicated to her by her fans in Tajikestan.(They speak Persian too)