Chechnya is banning music deemed too fast or too slow, criminalizing many genres, with a tempo limit of 80 to 116 BPM to align with “Chechen mentality.” Culture Minister Musa Dadayev stated that borrowing musical culture is forbidden and music must reflect Chechen heritage. The controversial move, endorsed by Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, is part of efforts to preserve the region’s cultural traditions. The crackdown would impact most modern genres, while some classic songs may still be permissible. Chechnya’s authoritarian regime, led by Kadyrov, has a history of human rights abuses, including fatal anti-gay purges. The ban is set to take effect by June 1, but enforcement remains unclear.
https://www.npr.org/2024/04/09/1243632570/chechnya-music-ban-bpm