Afghan Stylin
May 12th 2006 03:19
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Jin the new shit on the block… pfft!... whatever. The next dizzle to rock your shanizzle is gonna be DJ Besho! You know it’s got to be good when the middle aged local shopkeepers are crying,
“This is TOO much for Afghanistan. This is new music, which we cannot do like the Westerners, and it will destroy Afghanistan’s traditional music.”
The 28 year old Besho is the first and only rapper to have emanated from Afghanistan. Since the fall of the Taliban regime, American style rap music has gained popularity. Besho has broken new ground for the locals by introducing rap to the Afghan people in their native Dari language. Ignoring the desert environment, DJ Besho ensures he’s kitted in customary rap star bling complete with fur-lined Puffa jackets, silver pendant chains, bandanas, a neatly trimmed goatee and combat trousers. His clips are typical of any American-esque rap video, filled Hummers and ridiculous amounts of bling. However, he has also been cautious to stick to conservative themes. There are no semi-naked chicks shaking their booty, no swearing, alcohol or sex and the theme of his raps centre around love, and the greatness of Afghanistan.
DJ Besho is just one example of a new cultural liberation in Afghanistan since the fall of the Taliban. Whether DJ Besho is an example of Westerner imperialism or Afghan liberation is a matter for debate. The transition to a more liberal society has not been an easy one for the Afghan people and it appears to be leaving a rift between the conservatives and liberals within the community.
At the end of April 2006, the Culture Minister Rahin was sacked following assertions from the conservative parties that he was too liberal on issues concerning free speech. The youth seem to be embracing the new order and foreign influences, but in a country where family ties are highly valued and respected, conflict is occurring between the younger and older generations. There is alarm in the conservative corner that Indian and western influences are eroding the Afghan culture. Meanwhile, foreign broadcasting stations, internet cafes, mobile phones and consumer goods are rapidly growing in popularity in the urban areas.
“This is TOO much for Afghanistan. This is new music, which we cannot do like the Westerners, and it will destroy Afghanistan’s traditional music.”
Turn it up biatchz
At the end of April 2006, the Culture Minister Rahin was sacked following assertions from the conservative parties that he was too liberal on issues concerning free speech. The youth seem to be embracing the new order and foreign influences, but in a country where family ties are highly valued and respected, conflict is occurring between the younger and older generations. There is alarm in the conservative corner that Indian and western influences are eroding the Afghan culture. Meanwhile, foreign broadcasting stations, internet cafes, mobile phones and consumer goods are rapidly growing in popularity in the urban areas.
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Comment by Trina
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I think he's a positive influence for the younger Afghani population. He's not trying to change people or convert them from their core values. It's weird how conservatives think.
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