Roqe Ep#189 - The Plight of Persian Music, Part 3 - Misagh Moradi

Roqe 189 - Part 3 of the Roqe mini-series, The Plight of Persian Music, takes a specific look at the adversity faced by female Iranian artists. In what ways have the burdens of repressive laws and cultural pressures both inside and outside of Iran impacted female singers and performers? Iranian-British vocalist and recording artist, Misagh Moradi, joins Jian from London, England, to give a first-hand account of what she faced as a performer in Iran, and a general history of the laws governing women and music. In this third segment of the series, the conversation revolves around the difficulties Iranian women face in wanting to be part of the continued growth of Persian music whilst being entangled in the ever-changing and severe restrictions of the country. Plus, the Roqe on-air Team recount stories and offer their own opinions on the repressive ban on female solo singers in Iran.