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Why, despite governmental attempts to control and censor them, do these musicians and fans keep playing and listening? Partly, of course, for the joy of self-expression, but also because, in this region, everything is political. In Heavy Metal Islam, Mark LeVine explores the influence of Western music on the Middle East through interviews with musicians and fans, introducing us young Muslims struggling to reconcile their religion with a passion for music and a desire for change. The result is a revealing tour of contemporary Islamic culture through the evolving music scene in the Middle East and Northern Africa. Heavy Metal Islam is a surprising, wildly entertaining foray into a historically authoritarian region where music just might be the true democratizing force.
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| Author | Mark LeVine |
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| Publisher | Three Rivers Press |
| Page Count | 312pp |
| Publication Size | 5.25 x 8 x .75 |
| Publication Notes | paperback |
| Publication Date | July 2008 |
| ISBN | 978-0307353399 |
