Sunday, August 21, 2011

Music to bring social change in Pakistan?

Music to bring social change in Pakistan? | Entertainment | DAWN.COM:

The one-off Ministry of Sound event cost $100 dollars, an expensive night out in the impoverished country – but the mini-revolution has spread far beyond the brick factory doors.

Organisers persuaded the famous London nightclub, billed as the home of dance music and celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, to send over a DJ to lead a club for one night only.

The youth music scene in a Islamic state, dogged by Taliban and Al-Qaeda attacks, is opening up to new influences – offering anger-release and a space for political expression.

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