EPISODE · Jul 12, 2007
Murder Inna Dancehall: Homophobia in Dancehall Music
from KUCI: Justice or Just Us?
As a cross between reggae and hip-hop with an electronic vibe, "Dancehall" music is one of the most popular musical stylings to emerge from the Caribbean. As Rastafarians, biblical concepts from the Old Testament have always been prominent in dancehall music, yet dancehall singers have taken this to a completely new level. Indeed, some of the genre's most popular artists now promote discrimination, violence towards gays and lesbians. In response, dancehall fans from across the world have put pressure on artists and industry executives to stop promoting violence. But have these efforts proven effective? What other tools are available to fans? When does concern become outright censorship? Guest: Manuel Sarrazin, Montreal activist, Dancehall fan, and webmaster of Soul Rebels and its sister activist site Murder Inna Dancehall.
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