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Sevdaliza
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Also known as Sevda Alizadeh

Sevda Alizadeh (; born 1 September 1987), known professionally as Sevdaliza, is an Iranian-Dutch singer, songwriter, record producer, visual artist, and director. In 2015, she released two EPs, The Suspended Kid and Children of Silk. While she sings mostly in English, she released her first Persian-language song, "Bebin", in early 2017 in protest of Executive Order 13769. Her debut album, ISON, was published on 26 April 2017 via her record label, Twisted Elegance. In 2018, she released a third EP, The Calling, followed by her second studio album, Shabrang, in 2020.

Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Gender
Female
Origin
Netherlands
Active from
1987-09-01
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Sevda Alizadeh (born 1 September 1987), known professionally as Sevdaliza, is an Iranian-Dutch singer and songwriter. Born in Iran and based in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, she was originally a professional basketball player before embarking upon a music career. Her music has been described as a fusion of trip hop, experimental pop, and alternative R&B, while incorporating influences from various other sources. Sevdaliza's visually sophisticated music videos caught the attention of many internat

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Key facts

Musical artist.name
Sevdaliza
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Sevdaliza performing in 2018
Musical artist.birth_name
Sevda Alizadeh
Musical artist.origin
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Musical artist.birth_place
Tehran, Iran
Musical artist.years_active
2013–present
Musical artist.label
Twisted Elegance

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Encyclopedic overview

24 sections
Contents
  • Life and career
  • Early life
  • 2014–2018: ''The Suspended Kid'', ''Children of Silk'' and ''ISON''
  • 2019–present: ''Shabrang'', ''Ride or Die'', ''Alibi,'' and ''Heroina''
  • Artistry
  • Musical style and influences
  • Music videos
  • "Human"
  • "Amandine Insensible"
  • "Bluecid"
  • "Nothing Lasts Forever"
  • Album art
  • ''ISON''
  • Awards and nominations
  • Discography
  • Studio albums
  • Extended plays
  • Singles
  • Guest appearances
  • Videography
  • Music videos
  • Films
  • References
  • External links

Sevda Alizadeh (; born 1 September 1987), known professionally as Sevdaliza, is an Iranian-Dutch singer, songwriter, record producer, visual artist, and director. In 2015, she released two EPs, The Suspended Kid and Children of Silk. While she sings mostly in English, she released her first Persian-language song, "Bebin", in early 2017 in protest of Executive Order 13769. Her debut album, ISON, was published on 26 April 2017 via her record label, Twisted Elegance. In 2018, she released a third EP, The Calling, followed by her second studio album, Shabrang, in 2020.

==Life and career== ===Early life=== Alizadeh was born on 1 September 1987 in Tehran, Iran. She is of Azerbaijani, Russian, and Persian descent. She moved with her family to the Netherlands at the age of five. At 16, she left home after obtaining a basketball scholarship, eventually playing on the Dutch national basketball team. She went to university, graduating with a master's degree in communications. Sevdaliza is fluent in Persian, Dutch, English, French, and Portuguese.

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