Post 4: "Hejrat" by Googoosh

The Iranian pop legend Googoosh performs "Hejrat" in this video from the 1970's - the decade in which she reigned as the diva of Iranian pop culture. In an elaborate sparkly costume that pairs with the decorative backdrop, Googoosh dances to the music before the first verse.
In general, the music portrays the characteristics of middle eastern music, aside from the fact that the song is performed in Farsi. However, it can definitely be perceived as modernized with the influence of Western music.
The music itself is a heterophonic collaboration with the soloist singing in conjunct motion with integrated melismas. The accompaniment consists of chordophones, membranophones, possibly electrophones, and backup voices.
Incidences of cadential motives can be found throughout the song, which keeps the listener intact with anticipation of certain cadences.
The rhythm is consistent with a specific beat pattern, although such beat pattern resembles that of Latin music - particularly a piece from the Latino repertoire of the Music Faculty Concert at UTD.
The song is in minor mode, therefore it does not exactly have a "happy" melody, but it seems effective in arousing emotional attachment to the music.
In any case, the overall presentation, which allures the general appeal of the audience, seems appropriate for the style of popular music.