Policy

Music Yet To Make a Comeback in Mali

Islamic militants banned music

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EVERYONE has heard of censored songs, like Billie Holiday's "Love for Sale," which was banned from ABC radio in 1956 because of its prostitution theme. Most are familiar with the censorship of artists, like the Dixie Chicks, who had their music blacklisted from country music stations across the country after they criticized President George W. Bush. But banning music in its entirety?