2023-02-06 07:27:16
BREAKING! Shervin Hajipour’s iconic “Baraye” wins the first EVER Grammy for “Song for Social Change” at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards. Released on September 28, 2022, in the wake of Zhina #MahsaAmini’s murder and the start of #IranProtest, 25-year-old Iranian musician Shervin Hajipour’s “Baraye” video amassed over 40-million views in just 48 hours.
Shervin’s powerful “Baraye” (meaning “For” in Farsi,) captivated the world, with lyrics composed with tweets of the reasons why Iranians were joining the protests — women’s, children’s, and refugees rights; protesting theocracy and outdated social norms; advocating against political corruption and for freedom of speech. The viral song lead to Hajipour’s arrest, removal of his video from his platforms, and a forced apology. Global outcry over his disappearance and arrest lead to his release on bail. Shervin has been silenced ever since and barred from leaving the country, with his song continuing as a rallying cry across the world.
“Baraye” has played a historic role as a global anthem for the #womanlifefreedom movement, becoming the single most covered protest song in Iran’s history. It’s been chanted at protests from Berlin to LA, and on stage by artists like Coldplay and Rana Mansour.
In the 141-days since the protests began, the movement has evolved into a revolution. At least 527-innocent protesters have been killed by IR forces — at least 70 of those being children. 4 protesters have been executed. 19,623 protesters remain imprisoned, with dozens at risk of execution — including dissident rappers #ToomajSalehi and #SamanYasin. Iranians are steadfast in their fight for freedom, with Baraye continuing to be the soundtrack to their efforts.
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