Kathamndu- Coldplay were joined by Iranian actor Golshifteh Farahani at their shows at Buenos Aires’ Estadio River Plate to perform Iranian protest anthem ‘Baraye’ Protests have been taking place throughout Iran following the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who was initially arrested in Tehran by the “morality police” for not wearing her hijab in accordance with government standards. Police claimed she suffered heart failure at the station, although witnesses have claimed Amini was severely beaten by the authorities.
“We’re going to sing a song that right now is being sung by many people in Iran,” said Coldplay’s Chris Martin, introducing the song. “I don’t know if you’ve seen on the news, but young women and young people are fighting for their freedom, for the right to be themselves. We believe as a band everyone should be free to be themselves, as long as you don’t hurt anybody else. We fully send our love and support to those brave young people fighting for their freedom.” “There’s a song they sing called ‘Baraye’ by an artist called Shervin Hajipour, who’s in trouble with the authorities just for writing a song about people being free,” he added.
