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Iranian musician faces jail over women dancers and singers

Iranian musician faces jail over women dancers and singers

BAN BARKAWI IRANIAN musician Mehdi Rajabian said he is under house arrest as he awaits trial for working with female dancers and singers, in the country's latest move to stop women artists performing. Rajabian, 30, said he was arrested on August 10 following media reports that his latest project will include women singing and the publication of a video of a woman dancing to his music - both of which can be deemed immoral under Iranian law. Iran's justice ministry and the ministry of culture and Islamic guidance did not respond to requests for comment. "Even if I go to…
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