In a move that resounds with both curiosity and controversy, the Russian Republic of Chechnya has implemented a novel regulation on its musical landscape. The authorities have declared a ban on music considered outside the tempo range of 80 to 116 beats per minute (BPM), as announced by the Minister of Culture, Musa Dadayev. This directive, firmly endorsed by Chechen leader Ramzan Akhmatovich Kadyrov, is shaping the auditory experience in Chechnya, aligning it closely with what is deemed appropriate to the “Chechen mentality and musical rhythm.”
A Harmonious Mandate
At a glance, the decision to regulate music based on…
