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Iran Vows to Crack Down on 'Obscene' Rap Music

Officials will 'confront' musicians

By Colleen Barry,  Newser Staff

Posted Nov 30, 2007 5:21 AM CST

(Newser) – In its latest bid to protect traditional Islamic morality from encroaching Western influences, Iran announced it will crack down on rap music it considers "obscene." Rap music in Farsi focusing on social, political and sexual themes is growing increasingly popular on the black...   Read full story »

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