Iranian protest singer arrested after releasing a song dedicated to Iranian women’s movement
The arrest comes in the wake of the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death in custody and the following protests that shook Iranian society. Mehdi Yarrahi protesting for Karun river by ...
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This Saturday, artist’s will march to the UN and demand a seat at the decision-making table
The creative sector is considered to be one of the fastest growing economies around the world, yet it remains, according to some, an "untapped source" when it comes to solving ...
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A rapper in Uzbekistan is challenging widespread social issues through his songs
Social and political problems are on full display Uzbek rapper Konsta in the music video of his song “Sariq jiletka.” Screenshot from Konsta Uz YouTube channel. This article was written ...
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Zere’s new album is a continuation of her fight against gender inequality in Kyrgyzstan
Her songs provide solace and strength to women and girls Zere performing songs from her new album. Screenshot from Zere Asylbek‘s YouTube channel. Fair use. This article was written by ...
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Music in times of war: Song as a form of Ukrainian resistance
Okean Elzy band's lyrics speak to resistance and perseverance A screenshot from Okean Elzy YouTube channel with the title of the song “Misto Vesny” (The City of Spring). In the ...
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Hip hop in Sudan
At the start of the 1960s, Sudanese musicians began incorporating Western influences in their compositions. Brass instruments, accordions, electric guitars, violins, synths and pianos, accentuated by drum kits, produced a ...
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Can music and feminism help heal border conflicts in Central Asia?
Hockey has changed my life forever Screenshot from Manizha's YouTube channel showing her latest song, “Now or Never” about a young rural Kyrgyz woman learning to play ice-hockey This article ...
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A Story Of A Young Afghan Musician
After NATO Secretary General, Jens Stoltenberg, announced on April 14 2021 that the alliance had decided to withdraw its troops from Afghanistan, Taliban forces almost immediately launched an aggressive offensive ...
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Refugee: K’naan and the call to humanise the struggle of millions
For many, home is a word merely describing your country or region of origin. A place you are expected to live in peace, enjoy familial ties and build communal relationships ...
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