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Monika Jalili is perhaps the most interesting and talented singer of old and popular Iranian song of the 1940s through 1970s-or songs before "Islamic Revolution."  Her beautiful and modern rendition of these songs brings back joy and nostalgia to all Iranians and even non-Iranians. Her ensemble, NoorSaaz, meaning "The Maker of Light,"  is mixed of some International players.

Beside her beautiful voice, Monika's translation of some songs and singing them in English and occasionally in French has really added to her American fans and created a great deal of respect and admiration for her among Persian listeners.

In this album, her second, "Elan,"

1. Ghoghaye Setaregan (Dance of the Stars)     5:04
2. Arezooha (Wishes)    4:22 
3. Gonjeshgake Ashi Mashi (Little Sparrow)    3:56  
 4. Prelude to Ay Rilikh    1:54 
 5. Ay Rilikh (Separation)    4:00  
 6. Evleri Vaar (Sit With Me)    3:34  
 7. Biya Bare Safar Bandim (Let's Be On Our Way)    3:33    k
 8. Peyke Sahari (Messenger of Dawn)    3:50 
 9. Bia Bia Benshin (Come Sit By Me)    4:00  
10. Ay Vatan (Oh, My Homeland)