Mashrou’ Leila tell fans that authorities withdrew approval for gig and unofficially banned them from playing in Jordan againA Lebanese rock band with a gay lead singer gain been banned from performing a concert in Jordan.
Mashrou’ Leila,a five-piece from Beirut, are known for their controversial lyrics covering topics such as homosexuality, or gender equality,and political and devout freedom. They gain been described as “the soundtrack to the Arab spring”.our official statement regarding the cancellation and ban of our upcoming show in Amman. please read and share. https://t.co/iyjpwBoikSLast year's performance at the Roman amphitheater in Amman... #بن_الليل_في_عمان #بدنا_ليلى_في_عمان pic.twitter.com/UkfbK8bEzZDear #Jordan, Banning a band for not liking their views is no different than burning books in the unlit ages. #LeilaInAmmanWrite it on the walls, or scream it through the streets,this is music of freedom!#بدنة_ليلي_فى_عمان#LeilainAmman pic.twitter.com/BiUuOT8KGvContinue reading...
Source: theguardian.com