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

8. The Creation of Diaspora Art and Music: In America, these exiled artists were free to record, perform, and produce music and art that was entirely impossible in Iran. They created a new wave of Iranian pop music, often preserving and evolving the pre-revolutionary styles. This diaspora music served as a vital cultural link for the Iranian community abroad and, through underground channels, for the youth inside Iran.