As Iranian regime forces opened fired on citizens celebrating the dictator's death, London-based artist Naz used music on social media to make the voices of a jubilant, yet battered, nation heard.

Another female singer in Iran has been sentenced to 74 lashes after sharing a music video of herself performing without a head covering.

War and sweeping internet restrictions have muted the voices of Iranian musicians, cutting them off from performance, community, audiences, income and even, at times, the ability to create at all.

Amid the negotiations, a drag queen, a Persian-Israeli singer, and a DJ have teamed up to issue a call for freedom.