A Composer of Memory

According to accounts within the diaspora, she remained active in Los Angeles’s music community, collaborating with singers and musicians who carried Persian music forward after the 1979 revolution. Her work is remembered for blending traditional Persian lyricism with modern pop rhythms, ensuring that the cultural richness of could be preserved even thousands of miles away from her birthplace.

After the Revolution of 1979, the landscape of music changed dramatically, with restrictions placed on Western-influenced styles. Like many artists of her generation, Jaklin’s family emigrated to the United States, where Los Angeles became a hub for Persian music. Here, she continued to nurture her creative career, standing alongside her father’s enduring legacy.

Though she did not pursue the same level of public fame as Viguen, Jaklin’s contributions as a songwriter and lyricist were essential to keeping the soul of Persian pop alive within the diaspora. Jaklin’s twin, Aylin Vigen, pursued acting and broadcasting, reflecting the family’s strong artistic identity. Together, the sisters carried forward their father’s passion for creativity in different but complementary ways.

Jaklin’s connection to her father’s heritage is deeply symbolic: she was part of the second generation of artists bridging golden age of pop with its modern diaspora expression. Jackline Vigen passed away on September 8, 2025, leaving behind a quiet yet enduring impact on Persian music culture.

September 9, 2025 | 2:55 am