Stories about Music from July, 2009
Dominica, U.S.A.: Learning from the “King of Pop”
“President Barack Obama did prove that content of character transcends race. In Michael Jackson’s case it was star power”: Dominica Weekly thinks there are lessons to be learned from Jackson's life.
Trinidad & Tobago, U.S.A.: Michael Memorial
Trinidadian blogger Tattoo lists his “Top Five Michael Jackson Funeral Moments”, while Coffeewallah was touched by “Paris Katherine talking about her daddy being the best in the world and the love he had for them.”
Poland: No room for a fallen Madonna
The beatroot comments on US artist Madonna's upcoming concert in Warzaw and how conservative Poles organise mass-prayers in protest against her descent upon Poland.
Arab World: Good Bye Michael Jackson
Bloggers from across the Arab world bid King of Pop Michael Jackson farewell today as millions of fans tune into the silver screen to watch live coverage of his memorial ceremony at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Here is a snapshot of reactions from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain.
Russian anthem wins soccer fan popularity contest
LJ user wladimirmger reports [RUS] that Russia's national anthem has scored the highest popularity ratings among soccer fans in a worldwide vote.
Maldives: Not Happy With The National Anthem
Abdullah Waheed writes: “many Maldivians, particularly of the younger generation, appear to be having second thoughts on our current National Anthem.”
Bahrain: Creative Dreams
Hasan Hujairi writes eloquently about the fears and dreams of an amateur musician/writer in Bahrain.
Trinidad & Tobago: Music Piracy
Blogging from Trinidad and Tobago, This Beach Called Life makes the connection between the King of Pop and ethics: “While people mourn Michael Jackson’s death they illegally download his music. We in the dotty Third World crave to be First World and use any means possible to appear to be...
Armenia: Rock ‘n Roll kitchen
Global Voices Online's Caucasus Editor pays a visit to Armenia's second largest city of Gyumri where he interviews a member of the country's most well-known rock band. The post also includes an alternative video recipe for a little known local dish.
Iran: Stand by me
Ianyan reports on the recording of a song sung in English and Farsi to show solidarity with the Iranian people. The blog notes that joining Jon Bon Jovi for the song is Iranian-Armenian pop star Andy Madadian. Unzipped also covers the release of the song.
Bahrain: The Michael Jackson Phenomenon
In Bahrain, Ashish Gorde comments: “I really don't know Michael Jackson and, for that matter, neither does any of the scribes who have written loud commentaries on his life, his career, his legacy. What I know of him is what the media presented to the world. And now it is...
