Sevda Alizadeh or Sevdaliza is an Iranian-Dutch singer, producer and songwriter. Her style of music is quite unique, due to the genres it fits in, trip-hop and avant-pop and even experimental pop, her music being compared to the one of Portishead. Her art has themes of motherhood, identity and womanhood. I also took these themes and incorporated them in my work, which is to be seen later on. She enjoys writing descriptions on instagram explaining the meaning behind her art, which gives her a true sense of authenticity. An example would be this one, for her 2018 album 'The Calling'. She is also seen to interact on deeper level with her fans, asking them thought-provoking questions like the one seen below. This was one of the reasons I chose one of her songs, as she is more than a business or a public figure, a trend that seems to be quite prevalent among artists. Sevda, as she likes being called, posted a painting from 1800s, showing her encompassing interest in art, more than just music and writing. What I found intriguing was that her music video for Shahmaran was projected on a building in New York City, and this made me wonder: Would I like my music video to be presented to the public in this way? I would say no, as I want my work to be enjoyed alone or a significant other, in a more private or underground space. At last, I'd like to say that I'd be an unforgettable experience to see her live show. Nevertheless, she is an artist worth listening to, maybe just for her style if not the actual songs.
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