CultureWhy music in Iran is more than just entertainment

Iranian authorities are seeking to bring prominent singers living in exile back to the country. The state wants to use music as a political tool, while music has also become a potent form of dissent and resistance. Musician Bijan Mortazavi returned after 47 years abroad, and Mohsen Namjoo came back after about two decades in exile.

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