Translated from Arabic by Katy Montoya Jordanian authorities canceled a concert for Lebanese band Mashrou’ Leila that was scheduled to take place on Friday April 29, following objections by religious and political figures against some of the band’s song lyrics. The event’s organizers, Citarra, received an official letter from the Department of Antiquities on Monday.
Translated from Arabic by Katy Montoya Jordanian authorities canceled a concert for Lebanese band Mashrou’ Leila that was scheduled to take place on Friday April 29, following objections by religious and political figures against some of the band’s song lyrics. The event’s organizers, Citarra, received an official letter from the Department of Antiquities on Monday.