The Man Behind Cabaret
Many contemporary performers in the diaspora still reference that golden age, seeing it as a benchmark for artistic quality and sophistication. Ghorbani’s approach to show business combined entrepreneurial ambition with artistic instinct. He understood that performance was not only about talent but also about atmosphere — lighting, costume, stage design, and audience experience. In that sense, he modernized the presentation of Persian music, giving it a theatrical and cosmopolitan flair that made it more appealing to international audiences.
The formula he helped shape — glamorous venues, charismatic hosts, and fusion-style music — later reappeared in pop concerts abroad, particularly in Los Angeles, Dubai, and Toronto, where exiled artists continued the traditions born in places like Cabaret Miami. For many who lived through the pre-revolution period, Cabaret Miami became more than a nightclub — it was a symbol of artistic freedom and modern expression. The venue represented a time when society was experimenting with new forms of entertainment, fashion, and creativity.
