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The Drums
The Drums


Background information
Origin Brooklyn, New York, United States
Genre(s) Indie Pop
Years active 2006—present
Label(s) Island Records
Moshi Moshi Records
Downtown Records
Website Website
Members
Jonathan Pierce
Jacob Graham
Connor Hanwick
Former members
Adam Kessler



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China Denies Talk Of Tougher Restrictions On Musicians

March 13, 2008
China Denies Talk Of Tougher Restrictions On MusiciansOfficials in China have said western musicians will not face tighter restrictions following the much publicised Bjork concert in Shanghai recently.

During her performance the Icelandic singer shouted “Tibet, Tibet” during the track ‘Declare Independence’ in support of the calls for independence for the territory.

In response China’s Culture Ministry last week it would tighten controls over foreign artists as a result because Bjork’s actions had “broken Chinese law”.

However, today the Vice Minister of Culture Zhou Heping told reporters that this would not be the case.

He said: "It was just an individual case. I don't think it will affect our invitation of artists from all over the world to come to China and perform, particularly during the Olympic Games.”

He did add that the performance of ‘Declare Independence’ had "caused dissatisfaction among the broader Chinese audience".

Chinese officials regularly check set lists before artists perform and block them from performing songs which "harms national unity".

(by Daniel Melia)



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