Azadi

Description

The collaboration between Liraz and Adrian Younge is more than just a musical project: it's an act of resistance and a tribute to artistic freedom. Recorded analog at Los Angeles' Linear Labs studio, Azadi blends deep grooves, cinematic orchestrations, and raw energy. Sung in Farsi, the album draws on the richness of pre-1979 Iranian music and opens it up to modern sounds, featuring fuzz guitars, kamancheh, and funk basses, with the participation of Iranian musicians. Their meeting stems from a mutual admiration for timeless sounds. Touched by Younge's analog approach, Liraz immediately recognized herself in his world. The recording, without edits or alterations, gives the album striking authenticity and palpable intensity. Inspired by the history of the women in her family—forced marriages, exile, silenced voices—Liraz weaves tales of resistance and emancipation into her songs. Tracks like Maa Zanaa and Faryad carry this power, blending Persian heritage with contemporary boldness. More than an album, Azadi is a bridge to Iran and a tribute to voices that refuse to disappear.