Vivvo CMS 4.1 PRI: Public Radio International http://www.pri.org/ ©2010 Spoonlabs d.o.o. PRI: Public Radio International http://www.pri.org/files.php?file=rss_682409203.gif http://www.pri.org/ The music has died in northern Mali as Islamic extremists exert control http://www.pri.org/stories/arts-entertainment/music/the-music-has-died-in-northern-mali-as-islamic-extremists-exert-control-11247.html Music Fri, 24 Aug 2012 12:57:00 -0500 Northern Mali was taken over by militants and Islamic extremists and now they're in the process of implementing a system of Sharia law in that part of the country. That's meant an end to musical performances across the part of the country controlled by the extremists. radio art party http://radioartparty.tumblr.com Music Fri, 24 Aug 2012 14:01:33 -0500 extremely upsetting to hear. long live mali music. Chet Parker Music Mon, 27 Aug 2012 22:18:42 -0500 SEND IN LADY GAGA...really piss 'em off! elizabeth veldon Music Wed, 29 Aug 2012 14:42:07 -0500 you can say 'long live mali music' but they killed the rock scene in iran after the revolution and they could do the same here. Carol Wintz Music Wed, 05 Sep 2012 20:51:26 -0500 This story made me so sad. Music is the heart and soul of a culture. How can I find Khaira Arby's recorded music? I'd like to buy it and spread the word to friends and family for them to enjoy as well--and help to support her! PRI: Public Radio International