“In protest of the current inhumane political climate, I could not rest my head in privilege.” SEVDALIZA has a message of strength and solidarity for those affected by Donald Trump’s recently enacted ‘Muslim Ban’. The ban has placed a freeze on people from seven countries entering the USA, and one of those places is Iran, where the Persian-Dutch artist was born. In iconic SEVDALIZA style, ‘BEBIN’ is built in deep electronic roots, this time kept fairly simple as a background for her stunning vocal performance. The lyrics are written in Farsi “to solidify” as SEVDALIZA states. She continues, “I stand strong with love. In this case I choose to avoid mainstream media, because I have no interest in part taking in a victimized concept. As I will not be able to travel to the United States for indefinite duration, take this without lights, camera, action. I am solely a messenger. In the brain of love, there is no place for racism, nor bigotry.” This is indeed a powerful demonstration of a united stand against extreme prejudice, one that SEVDALIZA encourages listeners to take part in by purchasing ‘BEBIN’ through Bandcamp, with all the proceeds going directly to supporting victims of racial exclusion. - HT