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| NEWSLETTERS 13 February 2006 |
FREEMUSE
NEWSLETTER
no. 1 / 2006
US censorship: New Freemuse report published today
The new Freemuse report 'Singing in the Echo Chamber' written by Eric Nuzum
is published today. The report describes how US musicians were affected and banned
after 9/11 and the invasion of Iraq.
The title refers to the "echo chamber" of news media. Nuzum will
present the report at the IASPM conference on 16-19 February in Nashville.
[ Read more... ]
[ Download report in pdf ]
Turkey: Ferhat Tunç receives international support
The Freemuse campaign for Ferhat Tunç is receiving international attention.
Ferhat recently visited Copenhagen and several international organisations now
consider how they can support the Turkish singer. The European Council of Artists,
Amnesty International and International Pen have discussed further actions with Freemuse.
Ferhat Tunç is to appear in court in May 2006.
If convicted, he will face one to three years of imprisonment.
[ Read more... ]
[ Join the campaign! ]
Freedom of musical expression in the Middle East
Freemuse forthcoming report 'Freedom of Musical Expression in the Middles East' is based
on a conference held in Beirut last autumn. The report includes discussions amongst and
statements by musicians, media people and censors in Northern Africa, Iran, Pakistan and
the Arabian Peninsula.
[ A short summary is available here ]
Breaking news from all over the world
In Malaysia, Islamic authority bans black metal and a Norwegian rock band is banned from performing...
In USA, rock superstars Rolling Stones are censored for their lyrics...
In Denmark, a CD-album is recalled due to fear of misinterpretation...
In Pakistan, an explosion destroys music shops...
[ Read more info and news on www.freemuse.org ]
Kind regards,
Freemuse
- The World Forum on Music and Censorship
Nytorv 17, 3rd floor
1450 Copenhagen K
Denmark
Tel +45 33 32 10 27
www.freemuse.org
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human rights organisation advocating freedom of expression for musicians
and composers worldwide.
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