The Iranian singer Faravaz will release her debut, "Azadi" (meaning "Freedom" in Farsi), on May 11th. The record recounts the story of her life in exile in Germany because the Iranian government sentenced her to one year in prison for the act of singing as a woman. Choosing to not return to her homeland, Faravaz fights for women’s rights from abroad. Her music is driven by the yearning and fight for liberation from patriarchal oppression.
Friday is release day. But what to listen to from the sheer endless sea of new records? Don\'t worry, the NBHAP staff is helping you with the decision. These are our Top 5 recommendations.
