(2025)



Brooklyn-based Iranian artist Sarah Khatami has released ‘Jannah’, a heartfelt single dedicated to the martyred children of Gaza.

Known for her soulful blend of R&B, jazz, and pop, infused with textures of traditional Persian music, Khatami’s work often traverses the terrain between the personal and the political. From tales of love and heartbreak to reflections on identity and injustice, her songs reveal a deep curiosity about the human condition, expressed through poignant lyricism in both English and Farsi.

In ‘Jannah’, she channels collective mourning through emotive storytelling that touches on themes of grief and despair as well as hope. The track’s minimal production, anchored by mellow keys and a wistful guitar riff, creates the space for Sarah’s raw, emotive vocals to take centre stage.

“After witnessing many horrific images online, the only thing that brought me... (Continues)