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Pakistan: Rock guitarist keeps music scene alive despite state-wide fear and censorship

Details: Tuesday, 16 September 2014

Pakistan is internationally known for its state-sponsored censorship and terrorists' attacks on musicians and music shops. But in the capital, the music scene is in a fast transition.

Freemuse

South Sudan's Hip Hop Artists Call for Peace and Reconciliation Through the Unhip Practice of Farming

Details: Monday, 15 September 2014

"Let's work hard to stop war and develop our country. The future of South Sudan relies on its youth. Hunger is something we can fight."

All Africa

Algérie: Il n’y a pas de société sans artistes

Details: Monday, 15 September 2014

Le compositeur de musique Safy Boutella, ne s'accommode jamais de demi-mesures ni même d'une simple derbouka.

Liberté

BBC accused of editing out new music from Proms on television

Details: Monday, 15 September 2014

Composers left disappointed by broadcaster's decision to cut works out of televised versions as BBC blames scheduling.

The Guardian

If Salt-N-Pepa Told You To Brush Your Teeth, You'd Surely Listen

Details: Tuesday, 02 September 2014

The use of music to comment on public health issues is hardly new.

NPR

Tunisia and Egypt: Music censorship after the Spring

Details: Monday, 01 September 2014

'The Cultural Spring' in Tunisia and Egypt: Musicians are pushing the boundaries of artistic expression.

Freemuse

UK: Artists' Assembly Against Austerity

Details: Monday, 01 September 2014

Lobbying group, Artists' Assembly Against Austerity, has launched - designed to rally musicians to voice opposition against government cuts to the NHS, arts education, housing and cultural and heritage sectors.

Music Week