April 13, 2008

M.I.A. makes a statement

An interesting strategy. This British artist originally from Sri-Lanka has been having difficulty getting a VISA into the United States. So what does she do? She writes sardonic music which incendiarily suggests that her VISA was denied due to America's xenophobia. Not the route I would take but it's a powerful political statement and the music is artfully crafted most likely exciting her already fervent fan support.

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