Shervin Hajipour’s ‘Baraye’ is a tribute to the young Iranians protesting against the Islamic Republic.
First Lady of the United States Dr. Jill Biden announces the"Best Song For Social Change" award to Shervin Hajipour for"Baraye" onstage during the 65th Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena on Feb. 5, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.Updated: February 6, 2023 10:38 AM EST | Originally published: February 6, 2023 9:11 AM ESTt’s a song that became synonymous with the women-led protests that swept through Iran since last year.
a new award category—“Best Song For Social Change”—given to a song that responds to “the social issues of our time and has the potential for positive global impact.” The song’s lyrics begin with: “For dancing in the streets,” “for the fear we feel when we kiss.” It then ends with the widely chanted slogan that has become synonymous with women-led protests in Iran since September: “jin-jiyan-azadi” or “woman, life, freedom.”“Baraye” went viral almost immediately after it was released on Instagram. It has since become ubiquitous across Iran and online platforms as the unofficial anthem of the Iranian protests.
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