Jill Biden honours Iran protesters at Grammys: Singer wins Song for Social Change
Jill Biden honours Iran protest
Jill Biden, the first lady of the United States, honoured Iranian singer-songwriter Shervin Hajipour at the 2023 Grammy Awards. Amid political turmoil in Shervin’s home country, he was presented the inaugural Song for Social Change Special Merit Award. While presenting the award, Biden said, “A song can unite, inspire and ultimately change the world. I am honoured to announce the first winner of the Recording Academy’s best song for social change to Shervin Hajipour.”
Shervin won the Grammy for his hit song ‘Baraye’, a protest song he wrote that became an anthem of protests across Iran as people longed for change.Beyonce is now the most decorated artist in Grammy awards history
While announcing the award, Jill Biden said, “This song became the anthem of the Mahsa Amini protests, a powerful and poetic poem for freedom and women’s rights.
"This song continues to resonate around the world with its powerful theme – women like freedom,” Biden concluded. “Congratulations Shervin and thank you for your song.”
The Iranian singer faced a lot of flak back home. After the song became viral in 2022, Shervin Hajipour was arrested by the Ministry of Intelligence. He is currently released on bail as he awaits trial.
