Mashrou’ Leila

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Mashrou' Leila Are Banned from Jordan for Supporting LGBTQ Rights but Refuse to Be Censored
We talk to the wildly popular Lebanese band about their recent ban in the wake of the Jordanian conservative authorities pressuring the country's Ministry of Tourism.
Mary von Aue
4.28.16
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Lebanese Rock Band Mashrou' Leila's Long-Awaited First US Tour Ended with Sweet Success
"We’ve wanted to do this for a long time, but, you know, there’s national security, and we’re brown people."
Mary von Aue
11.2.15
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Mashrou' Leila's New Song "Maghawir" Critiques Gun Laws In the Wake of Two Beirut Shootings
Inspired by two tragic shootings, the Lebanese indie rock band don't swerve the tough stuff: they go in.
Kim Taylor Bennett
10.22.15

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Lebanese Indie Rock Band Mashrou’ Leila Is Doing a Lot More for Gay Rights Than Your Band
The LGBT community is celebrating Lebanon’s recent progress, but Mashrou’ Leila, the band with the most explicit record of singing for gay rights, say it’s still not enough.
Mary von Aue
3.30.14