This episode features the multi-talented and overall great bloke, Yaru Sal (IG: @yaru_himself). This segment expounds on selected poetry by featured guests, extending a warm welcome to Arash Salavatian (Yaru Sal).
Arash Salavatian (aka Yaru Sal) is an Iranian-Australian multidisciplinary artist and design specialist based in Melbourne.
Having migrated to Australia in 2012, Yaru's art and activism are intrigued by cultural diversity and challenges of diaspora. Yaru has been an active member of Feminista Melbourne, a collective of Iranian artists actively involved with the Women, Life, Freedom movement focusing on women's rights in Iran as well a human rights concerns in the Middle East.
In addition to his daytime architectural practice, Yaru is also a poet and a musician, currently producing his debut solo album scheduled for launch towards the end of 2025.
If you are unfamiliar with Yaru’s work, check out his page on Instagram (@yaru_himself), catch him on random pop-up IG lives where he just jams showcasing his musical talents, you will not be disappointed. For those living in Melbourne, Yaru is a regular at events sharing his work and supporting other artists at the many spoken word events in town.
Sincere appreciation and humble thanks to Yaru for featuring on the show this week.
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