Posted on 11/29/2007 8:16:14 PM PST by freedom44
Iran has officially categorised rap music as "illegal." According to Breibart.com, the Islamic country's hardline officials have declared rap a "cultural invasion" by "decadent" western music, complaining it diminishes Islamic values and traditions.
Culture and Islamic Guidance Ministry Mohammad Dashtgoli made a statement saying, "There is nothing wrong with this type of music in itself, but due to the use of obscene words by its singers this music has been categorised as illegal. In coordination with the police, illegal studios producing this type of music will be sealed and the singers in this genre will be confronted."
Dashtgoli continued, pointing out his frustration over rappers distributing their music through low-priced and affordable outlets, such as the internet. He added: "We should find a solution for this." Clearly he doesn't have a MySpace account.
Breibart goes on to reveal that rap has increased in popularity amongst Tehran's young males, largely because of its explicit lyrics and "social, political and sexual themes." It also points out, that now by law, producing and recording rap albums and throwing concerts in Iran require permission from Dashtgoli and his ministry. The crackdown is a response to the growing trend of women "slack dressing," and raids on bootleg music and "sex parties."
Iran has five jamming frequencies listed for *this* time period.
(Other countries include China, Cuba, and NK, plus an unknown)
It ain’t no thing.
So kiss my bling!
No doubt they prefer the loud booming noise coming from automobiles to be exploding car bombs.
Of course, I suppose that Wagner and Rossini are next (the women aren't wearing tents, talk-and sing!-in the presence of men to whom they are not related, etc), but I'll enjoy this while I can.
What a contradiction of terms!
“Iran Bans Rap Music”
Proving that leadership there is not COMPLETELY insane.
Why do you suppose those lovers of freedom in Iraq would jam radio frequencies.
Sorry
The hour is late.
Iraq = Iran
I never thought I would see the day when I agreed with the mullahs on anything...
But they encourage it in America.
Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi. Shah Reza Pahlavi was his father, deposed by the British in 1941, for refusing to let them build a railroad across Iran to supply the Soviets.
I read in the WSJ that Iranians became quite creative about disguising them.
Even a stopped clock is right twice a day.
Moderator, please correct the headline. “Rap music” is an oxymoron.
Okay, I’m with ‘em on this one.
I s’pose we could lighten it to ‘ban rap “music” in all public venues.’ If you want to listen to it in the privacy of your own home - with headphones - that should be okay.
How will they express their fondness for large rear ends???
Don’t blame them.
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