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But rather than negotiate the rigmarole of the approval system, many musicians bypass it altogether by recording music in their homes or private studios, and uploading it directly to the internet. Wow. Music that's literally illegal: that's as underground as it gets. It seems like most of the overtly political music being produced these days is rap; I wonder if that's because it's a relatively new genre, or if it has something to do with its underground roots... Anyway, fascinating article. Thanks for sharing.For musicians in Iran to legally produce and perform music, they are required to obtain official approval from the Ministry of Culture and Guidance after an evaluation of the music against the values of the Islamic Republic.