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On 2023-11-07, 09:21

DJ’s Worlds: Iranian DJs, Mahan Abbaszadeh And Dianarchist, Enhanced The Runshe Cafe’s Ambience With Their Mixes

In 2023, a collaborative venture unfolded, bringing together The Persian Magazine, Deep House Tehran, and Runshe Cafe. This initiative was established with the goal of creating a stage for live performances by Iranian DJs. In the inaugural segment of this project at Runshe Cafe in Iranshahr, Tehran, we were joined by the talented Mahan Abbaszadeh and Dianarchist.

Diana, born in 1993, embarked on her DJ journey in 2020. Since then, she has been actively exploring diverse genres, including deep house, techno house, and more.

Mahan Abbaszadeh, immersed in music since childhood, embarked on his DJ career in 2017. His vibrant presence extends across various platforms, notably Deep House Tehran, where he seamlessly blends styles like house, disco, and punk.

Credits

Director/DOP: Arsham Behfar Event planner: Ali Gandomi, Nesa Azadikhah Camera: Erfan Ghorbani Photographer: Hooria Ahmadi Graphist: Mahan Haseli Editor: Ali Gandomi Location: Runshe Cafe Special Thanks: Kimia Akhtari

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