Jordan bans Lebanese rock band with gay singer

A Lebanese rock band says it has been banned in Jordan because its music supports religious and sexual freedom. Mashrou’ Leila was to play in the Roman amphitheatre in Amman on Friday, but the concert was cancelled on Tuesday. The band said the official explanation was that its music was at odds with the “authenticity” […]

A Lebanese rock band says it has been banned in Jordan because its music supports religious and sexual freedom.
Mashrou’ Leila was to play in the Roman amphitheatre in Amman on Friday, but the concert was cancelled on Tuesday.
The band said the official explanation was that its music was at odds with the “authenticity” of the site, despite having performed there three times.
Mashrou’ Leila’s lead singer is openly gay – and the band tackles taboos that few other Arab musicians have explored.