Many artists give concerts or publish music albums every year, but they have to get permission from the government. This organization verifies that the lyrics do not conflict with Sharia law or any government policy. But female artists face more difficulties. They can only perform for a women audience. The constant supervisions and strictures push several artists every year to emigrate. Some local artists illegally record their works and publish them on social networks or the Internet. They are the “underground singers”.
