The Silent Exodus: How a Theocratic Revolution Silenced a Nation's Arts and Forged a New Cultural Capital in America

The mass exodus of Iranian singers and artists to America, particularly Los Angeles, after the 1979 Islamic Revolution was a direct consequence of a radical cultural shift and severe religious and political repression implemented by the new regime. This migration was not merely a relocation but a necessity for the survival of their art and, in many cases, their personal freedom and safety. The revolution fundamentally altered the landscape of artistic expression in Iran, transforming a vibrant, modernizing scene into one of strict religious and ideological control.