Biography
Shervin Haji Aghapour is an Iranian singer-songwriter and composer. Born in Babolsar, he began posting covers to his social media in late 2018. He gained recognition among the younger Iranian generation after auditioning for the television show New Era on March 22, 2019, with the song "Maybe Paradise," which served as his debut single.
Haji Aghapour rose to international fame with the release of his single "Baraye," described as an anthem of the 2022 protests. In 2023, he won the first Grammy Award for Best Song for Social Change at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards for this track.
He is a graduate of economics from the University of Mazandaran. He wrote "Baraye" based on protest tweets to support the people in protest. Following the release of the song, he was detained by the government for a period of time.
Signature song: Baraye
Notable works
Songs
- ♪Baraye
- ♪Maybe Paradise
- ♪Hamseda
- ♪Khoda Hafez
- ♪Delvapasi
- ♪TAGHDIR
- ♪Hasret
Did you know?
- ★He is a graduate of economics from the University of Mazandaran.
- ★Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2023.
Frequently asked
When did Shervin start his music career?
He began posting covers to social media in late 2018 and released his debut single 'Maybe Paradise' in 2019.
Did Shervin win any awards?
Yes, he won the first Grammy Award for Best Song for Social Change at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards in 2023 for his song 'Baraye'.
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