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

3. Ban on Female Solo Singing: A particularly devastating blow to the singing community was the prohibition on women singing solo in public before a male audience, a restriction that remains in place today. This silenced some of Iran's most famous and celebrated female vocalists, forcing icons of Iranian music to either abandon their careers or seek platforms abroad where their voices could be heard. For these women, exile was often the only way to continue their artistic vocation.