Why the classic لالایی گوگوش still hits differently
There is something about the لالایی گوگوش track that just stops you in your tracks, no matter how many times you've heard it over the years. If you grew up in an Iranian household—or even if you just stumbled upon the world of Persian pop later in life—that melody probably feels like a warm, slightly dusty memory of a time you might not even fully remember. It isn't just a song you play in the background while doing chores; it's one of those rare pieces of music that demands you sit down, shut up for a second, and actually feel something. ...