Sunday, January 3, 2010

In Sierra Leone, pop music is a beat that drives politics - latimes.com

In Sierra Leone, pop music is a beat that drives politics - latimes.com:
Today, music here is more than simple entertainment. It has become the vehicle for a decibel-busting national political debate. With the sixth-highest rate of illiteracy in the world and a deep suspicion of the ruling elite, Sierra Leone's 6 million people rely heavily on their pop stars -- often educated and well-traveled -- for an independent take on what's going on.


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