Roqe Ep#193 – Rastak, Pannie “Banzai” Kianzad

Roqe 193 - Another big weekly edition of Roqe, including a feature interview with MMA star Pannie Kianzad, as well as a rare live appearance by Rastak in the Roqe Studio for a conversation and performance. Rastak, the internationally-recognized Iranian roots and folk ensemble known for their standout performances showcase their talents with a live piece in our studio, plus a group discussion of their mission to preserve and spread Persian folkloric music, and the ups and downs of migration after their dramatic recent move to Turkey. But first, Pannie “Banzai” Kianzad, an Iranian-Swedish mixed martial artist, and the first and only Iranian-born woman to ever be signed by UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) in the Women's Bantamweight division joins Jian from Stockholm, Sweden, to talk about perseverance, her ascension to the top ranks of MMA, a recent injury, and her intention to be the undisputed world champion. Plus, the on air Roqe team make an announcement about the debut of a brand new Roqe Media video series.