Thursday, February 10, 2005
Rap in the Mid East is a little different beast.
"During the years of the Intifada, which at times, seem endless, a new trend of music has surfaced, one that attempts to 'capture' the true meaning of life under occupation, poverty and harsh circumstances. This is not to indicate that this kind of music was invented by these emerging young musicians, but rather, 'adopted' and suited to fit the heated climate of Middle East tensions.
"Popular Arab rapper Tamer Nafer, lead rapper of the first Palestinian hip-hop group, DAM, once said, 'Our message is one of humanity -- but it's also political -- we make protest music.'" ¶ 2/10/2005 07:10:00 PM
"During the years of the Intifada, which at times, seem endless, a new trend of music has surfaced, one that attempts to 'capture' the true meaning of life under occupation, poverty and harsh circumstances. This is not to indicate that this kind of music was invented by these emerging young musicians, but rather, 'adopted' and suited to fit the heated climate of Middle East tensions.
"Popular Arab rapper Tamer Nafer, lead rapper of the first Palestinian hip-hop group, DAM, once said, 'Our message is one of humanity -- but it's also political -- we make protest music.'" ¶ 2/10/2005 07:10:00 PM
