The female Iranian DJs are shattering stereotypes and upending the dance floor.

The Islamic Revolution of 1979 in Iran completely changed the cultural landscape of the nation.

Since pop music was outlawed because it was thought to be non-revolutionary, many artists left. At the same time, women were forbidden from singing or practicing haram.

A booming cabaret and pop culture vanished virtually overnight. However, certain things carried on as before behind closed doors.

“Indecent” music and cassettes were surreptitiously sent to people’s homes after being smuggled into the nation from overseas. Then the lights would go down, and living rooms would turn into dance floors after supper.