The article reflects on the author's experience as a second-generation Persian immigrant, exploring their tenuous connection with Persian roots through art, food, and music. The discussion focuses particularly on Ed Sheeran's new single, Azizam, which blends Western pop with Middle Eastern sounds, resonating with the Persian diaspora. The author expresses a longing for deeper engagement with their culture, often hindered by political issues in Iran and the negative media framing of the country. Ultimately, art serves as a bridge, fostering connection and pride among the Persian diaspora in a foreign land.
Ed Sheeran's song Azizam, while steeped in Western pop, surprisingly bridges cultures with its Middle Eastern influences, igniting pride and connection in the diaspora.
For a diaspora often overshadowed by negative media portrayals of Iran, Azizam stands out as a beacon of cultural appreciation, creating connection through music.
As a second-generation immigrant, my bond with my Persian roots is intricate yet fragile, encapsulated in experiences shaped by distance and cultural dislocation.
In my journey, the longing for language and connection to homeland remains, a desire deeply intertwined with my parents' history and the current fate of Iran.
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