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Originally Posted by FAX
I was going to PM this interrogatory to Mr. Frankie, then I decided that there might be some other Planeteers interested in the answer. Or, if Mr. Frankie doesn't know the answer, we can all make fun of him and stuff.
So, here's the question ... Mr. Frankie, you are familiar with the ways and doings of the Middle East and I was wondering if Arab peeps like Rock & Roll music? I assume that fundamentalist Islam would likely prohibit Rock & Roll and might saw the very tittaws off anyone who listened to it, but then again, maybe not. Plus, there are some countries that are more liberal and seem to enjoy some aspects of Western culture. So, do peeps there like Rock & Roll?
FAX
Disclaimers: Sorry if repost.
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Interesting. What makes Mr. Frankie an authority in Middle East and Arab issues?
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fundamentalist Islam would likely prohibit Rock & Roll
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It's not exclusive to Rock and Roll, it's to all kinds of Music.
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In every Arab country, there are loads of Arab Rock and Roll bands. They may not play them in the Radio or TV because most of the share goes to Pop and Hip Hop. MTV Arabia was launched recently and it is only playing Pop and Hip Hop.
Arab countries that are embracing western cultures fall under the ones that express interest in Hip hop and Pop more than Rock and Roll. But if you find an Arab who likes Rock and Roll, then be sure that he's hard core at it
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