Iran's underground pop gypsies
bbc
28-Feb-2009

Iranian band Kiosk might be exiles from their country of origin, but that has not stopped them from becoming symbols for a new generation of Persian music fans. In Iran Even releasing albums is fraught with danger, particularly if the lyrics are seen to be critical of the government or the clergy, making it very difficult for musicians playing modern or western to make a living in Iran.

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