9.8K views · 924 reactions | We stumbled across a performance by the Iranian singer Simin Ghanem back in 2017 while on the AMA tour. Throughout quarantine and the writing process we found ourselves returning to this song over and over again. Even without being able to understand the lyrics and context we were drawn to the emotion and power she’s able to convey. A truly special tune. | ODESZA | Facebook

Iranian Simin Ghanem: “I have new songs that I can't publish” The mythical Iranian singer Simin Ghanem (1944, Tonekabon) has not published a song since 1979, the year of the Islamic Revolution. Now, she has a handful of new songs that she can't release because of the restrictions that the Iranian theocracy places on female voices. For more videos visit @kayhanlife ‘s YouTube channel. | Kayhan Life