Policy, Research & Politics
Religious extremism disastrous to music in Pakistan
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- Monday, 17 March 2014
Since 2001, 12 women have been reportedly killed because of their direct involvement in music in North Western Pakistan. Approximately 600 musicians suffered due to the closure of Dabgari Bazar during the MMA government.
La culture se mobilise pour la Centrafrique
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- Monday, 17 March 2014
« À travers le spectacle, le plaisir, le public qui viendra voir et qui va sourire avec nous, qui va réfléchir et penser avec nous, nous pensons que nous pourrions apporter notre petite pierre à la réconciliation de ce pays. »
Young musicians to 'miss out' after scrapping of EU download levy
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- Thursday, 13 March 2014
Plans by the European Union to raise a levy on the sale of iPads and tablets to help young musicians benefit from downloads have been blocked by the British government.
Music: The Secret to Middle East Peace?
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- Wednesday, 12 March 2014
You may be surprised to learn that music can be a unifying factor for Arabs and Israelis. After all, both have common ethnic, cultural and linguistic origins.
Syria: The soundtrack of Syrian resistance
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- Monday, 03 March 2014
Music has been at the core of the Syrian uprising since its beginning in 2011, and for the same reason musicians have been killed and are being silenced by force.
A beloved Iranian singer releases a music video in support of gay rights
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- Wednesday, 26 February 2014
On Valentine's Day, the famous Iranian pop singer Googoosh released a music video that has stirred debate in the Iranian community, both inside and outside the country.
El Sistema must make a stand in Venezuela
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- Wednesday, 26 February 2014
El Sistema has a duty to speak out: "No more excuses, no more 'Artists are above and beyond everything'."
Chile: Artists and managers discuss changes in the Cultural Donations Law
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- Monday, 24 February 2014
The Cultural Donations Law is a mechanism that encourages private companies or individuals to support art and culture projects. It aims to promote the cultural development of the country, to provide new sources of financing for culture and promote access to art, heritage and cultural projects.
2014: Another Year Of Music Censorship...
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- Monday, 24 February 2014
Music censorship is shaping the way we perceive society and music. Sometimes, certain songs are simply banned from being broadcasted on the radio. In worse cases however, artists have to flee their country, are imprisoned or, worst, are killed.
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