On November 4, 2009, Iranian American composer and singer Farshid Amin sang
the American National Anthem at the Oracle Arena for the Grizzlies-Warriors
game. This marks the first time an Iranian American has been invited by the NBA
to sing the National Anthem. His emotional performance was arranged by
Grizzlies center Hamed Haddadi as part of the Iran Heritage Night.
Iranian Heritage Nights are produced by Javanan Magazine and One Group Events,
in association with the NBA and its respective teams. The purpose of these
events is to mobilize and introduce the Iranian American community to Haddadi,
and to create awareness of Iranian culture by incorporating Iranian American
performers throughout the games.
November 29, 2009 - Memphis Grizzlies vs. L.A. Clippers:
Andy will sing the National Anthem and the Luna RAQS Dance
Academy will perform during halftime.
A
portion of each ticket will benefit the Hamid Haddai Javanan
Foundation
For each Iranian Heritage Nights event, a special block of tickets have been
reserved at deeply discounted rates. Those purchasing these tickets will receive
early entrance into the games, an 8 x 10 photo of Haddadi, an Iranian Heritage
Night t-shirt and a pass for a special meet and greet with Haddadi either before
or after the game. Andy will sing the National Anthem at the Los Angeles
Clippers game (11/29/09) where the Luna RAQS Dance Academy will perform.
Click here or call (310) 775-9201 for
more on upcoming Iranian Heritage Night events in your city.
Click
here
to read the SLAM interview with Hamed Haddadi.
