Sara Naeini (Persian: سارا نائینی, Shiraz, Iran) Iranian singer and songwriter.
Sara Naeini | |
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| Born | July 13, 1981 Shiraz, Iran |
| Instrument | vocals |
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Biography
editSara Naeini was born on July 23, 1981, in Shiraz. She inherited her musical abilities from her mother, Hoorvash Khalili, who is an Iranian singer and songwriter. She has had her first concert in 1999.[1] Sara Naeini currently teaches music and holds a bachelor's degree in graphic design from Shariaty Technical College for girls in Tehran. She was a successful gymanst but had to discontinue her gymnastics career due to a neck injury.[2]
She has faced arrest as part of the Iranian government's ongoing crackdown on artists and activists advocating for freedom of expression. Known for her powerful voice and resistance against the strict bans on female solo performances in Iran, Naeini became a symbol of defiance against oppressive gender-based restrictions. Her arrest underscores the state's broader efforts to silence dissent and maintain rigid control over cultural and artistic expression. This action not only highlights the personal struggles faced by artists like Naeini but also serves as a stark reminder of the systemic suppression of women's rights and freedom of speech in the country. Despite these challenges, her story continues to inspire many within and beyond Iran to push for justice and change.[3][4][5]
Throughout her career, she has worked with various artists such as Alireza Assar, Mohammad Esfahani, Homayoun Shajarian, and Arash Fouladvand.[6][7]
References
edit- ^ "سارا از تهران - معرفی و شنيدن آهنگهاش". بی‌بی‌سی فارسی.
- ^ "در فیلم مستند «نه یک توهم»". رادیو فردا. 19 November 2010. Retrieved 2016-09-28.
- ^ "«سکوت»؛ نماهنگ تازه‌ای از سارا نائینی". 12 November 2013. Retrieved 2016-09-28.
- ^ "Na yek Tavahom (Not an Illusion)". Culture Unplugged Studios.
- ^ "فرجام حذف موسیقی پاپ از بخش رقابتی جشنواره فجر در گفت‌وگو با ترنگ عابدیان". رادیو فردا. 24 January 2011. Retrieved 2016-09-28.
- ^ "در موسیقی بانوان جایی برای نفس کشیدن نیست" (in Persian). Archived from the original on 2016-10-09. Retrieved 2020-05-12.
- ^ "UNESCO - 2024 - Molana". YouTube. Retrieved 2025-01-02.
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