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Music banned since Islamic Revolution
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Submitted by Death to Islam (United States), Sep 30, 2007 at 11:32

Western music has been banned since the Islamic Revolution, not in 2005. In 2005, a few more arrests were probably made.


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Title By Date
For the first time, I disagree with you [46 words]SidNov 13, 2009 17:11
Beethoven's pigmentation [444 words]DannyApr 16, 2009 11:20
⇒ Music banned since Islamic Revolution [21 words]Death to IslamSep 30, 2007 11:32
The man that hath no music in himself... [47 words]Steve MullanyDec 29, 2005 19:52
Both take western music too seriously [161 words]Steve MeikleDec 24, 2005 12:59
Beethoven & MidEast Success [274 words]H. ShamirDec 24, 2005 12:05
Western High and Low Culture [186 words]Samuel SchwartzDec 28, 2005 08:45
Polyphony and synchronization [166 words]Edward ChristieDec 20, 2005 09:13
Yep! [64 words]Bilbo BagginsMar 15, 2004 21:13
Western Music not really necessary for Modernity [677 words]Linas KondratasNov 27, 2002 04:42

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