Chechnya Imposes Music Tempo Restrictions to Preserve Cultural Heritage

The Chechen government mandates music to adhere to a tempo of 80-116 BPM, aiming to protect traditional values against Western influences.

Chechnya bans music deemed either too fast or too slow, setting a tempo range of 80-116 beats per minute (BPM) to align with the 'Chechen mentality and sense of rhythm'.
Culture Minister Musa Dadayev emphasizes the move as a defense against 'polluting' Western influences and a preservation of Chechen cultural heritage.
The restriction impacts a wide range of modern music genres, including techno, house, and some hip-hop, potentially excluding popular Western hits.
Artists in Chechnya are given until June 1 to comply with the new regulations by rewriting music that falls outside the approved tempo range.
The music ban reflects Chechnya's broader crackdown on Western influences and civil liberties under the leadership of Ramzan Kadyrov.