they play music as if there is something at stake

June 30, 2010 6:49 PM

The Impossible Music Sessions are evenings of an American band covering the music of foreign band which is cannot appear for political reasons - they are not allowed to travel by their government for example. The first band to be covered is Iran's The Plastic Wave (their website is down, but for reference it is here. Myspace. You Tube.) The second band is Guinea Bissau's Baloberos Crew which Impossible Music describes as "a group of hip hop artists who have faced intimidation by the military police because their lyrics are critical of the government." (limited information on the Impossible Music site here) Via All Things Considered.
posted by shothotbot (3 comments total)

This is an awesome idea, thanks for posting this. I had no idea there were underground music festivals in Iran.
posted by fshgrl at 8:45 PM on June 30, 2010

I had no idea either and I quite like The Plastic Wave. Anyone find a download?
posted by shothotbot at 9:31 PM on June 30, 2010

Wonderful idea, great music. Thanks!
posted by cronholio at 6:54 AM on July 1, 2010