Jamshid Jam, one of the singers of the famous anthem 'My Schoolmate', passed away on Wednesday evening, February 11, after 'a period of illness' at his home. The government news agency Mehr confirmed his death, introducing Jam as a 'revolutionary singer', citing his wife and stating that he had been suffering from 'heart problems' and died 'due to cardiac arrest.' The government news agency ISNA also published part of Jam's previous statements where he mentioned about the anthem 'My Schoolmate': 'Sometimes I wanted to tell people who were listening to this song that I sang it. But I would pass by them and smile with satisfaction.' Jamshid Jam also traced his musical background to 'the month of Moharram in 1357' (1978) and said: 'In the beginning, I bought a gas motorbike, took my brother's car speakers, played the Allahu Akbar tapes, and drove around the square to create a revolutionary atmosphere in the city.' Regarding his presence in the 57 Revolution, he added that 'on February 21, 1357', when Ruhollah Khomeini announced the lifting of martial law, 'we took over the radio and television, and then we went to the radio and hid in the Arg Square.' This artistic figure close to the Islamic Republic also mentioned about his continued cooperation with state television, stating that after taking over the radio, 'due to my great interest in radio, I remained there.' The anthem 'My Schoolmate' is one of the famous anthems after the Islamic Revolution in Iran. The lyrics of this anthem were written by Mansour Tehrani shortly after the 57 Revolution and were first performed in 1359 (1980) for the film 'From Cry to Assassination' by Fereydoun Foroughi. However, after the removal of Fereydoun Foroughi's voice, the performance of this anthem was entrusted to Jamshid Jam. Memorial ceremonies were held for Fereydoun Dayemi, a veteran voice actor and dubber who passed away in Los Angeles, and for Iraj Jamshidi, a veteran journalist, who also passed away. Farhad Mehrad, a protest singer who was banned from working after the 57 Revolution, and Shahla Lahiji, an Iranian historian and publisher, also passed away.
Jamshid Jam, Singer of the Anthem 'My Schoolmate' Passes Away
Jamshid Jam, a prominent Iranian singer known for the revolutionary anthem 'My Schoolmate', has died after a period of heart illness. His contributions to Iranian music and his role during the 1979 Revolution are significant in the context of Iran's cultural history. His passing marks the loss of a key figure in the Islamic Republic's artistic landscape.
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📰 What Happened
Jamshid Jam, a notable Iranian singer known for the revolutionary anthem 'My Schoolmate', passed away due to heart problems. His death marks the loss of a significant cultural figure in post-revolutionary Iran.
- Jamshid Jam died of cardiac arrest after a period of illness.
- He was involved in the 1979 Islamic Revolution and contributed to its cultural expressions through music.
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📚 Background
The 1979 Islamic Revolution was a pivotal event in Iran, leading to the establishment of the Islamic Republic and significant cultural shifts. Music and art from this period remain influential.
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