Sevdaliza
Biography
Sevda Alizadeh (Persian: سِودا علیزاده; 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. In 2025, she released her third studio album, Heroina, which includes the hit songs "Alibi" with Pabllo Vittar and Yseult and "Ride or Die Pt. 2" with Villano Antillano and Tokischa. Other than a musician, Sevda is also a visual artist, often working with 3d artists and directors, while also acting in some short films.
Known For & Full Filmography5 Titles
Drama Series - 2000, 16 episodes • as Self
The NRJ Music Awards are an awards ceremony broadcast on television and radio. It was created in 2000 by the NRJ radio station in partnership with the TF1 television channel.
Movie - 2018, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
The seven minute cinematic experience created by director Emmanuel Adjei for artist Sevdaliza explores and questions the fascinations and desires of the human mind, telling the story of the black man, who continues life in a cycle of oppression. The modern chains, of aspiring for success, power and decadence that create a false sense of freedom and autonomy.
Movie - 2016, 2h 15m • as Zillah
The pain of losing an unborn child destroyed balance in marriage and leads to tragedy.
Movie - 2023, 2h 15m • as Woman
A troubled man on the verge of a breakdown visits his psychiatrist in a thrilling musical short.
Movie - 2020, 2h 15m • as Self
Iranian-Dutch singer-songwriter Sevdaliza mixes electronic, indie, trip-hop and r'n'b. In Passengers, she performs from her latest album Shabrang at the Arts et Métiers Museum in Paris.