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Ed Sheeran Drops Persian Version Of Azizam With Googoosh And Internet Loses It


This week saw Ed Sheeran create a ripple on the surface of the music world with the Persian version of the song "Azizam" featuring...

The song’s meaning, “My Dear,” captures Sheeran’s genuine attempt to give singing in Persian a try, and, surprisingly, he got the pronunciation bang on. Some fans took this opportunity to advocate for more representation: @thinkagainIAO stated, “Next, Palestine 🇵🇸 Gaza MUST be FREE!” The tweet made sure to clarify it wasn’t for Hamas but really highlighted how music could open up bigger conversations. The element of surprise, cultural crossover, and sheer excitement of Ed Sheeran singing in Persian made this track a wonderful talking point.

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