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| Songs of Sadr Provide Soundtrack for Shiite Militia (NPR) |
| The Iraqi government has banned the distribution and public broadcast of a popular genre of war-like songs that praise the fighters of Shiite cleric Muqtada al Sadr. Supporters say the music is patriotic; the government says it incites terrorism. |
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| Frank Sinatra Releases New Compilation This Week (Soul Shine) |
| Reprise Records let out a best of compilation of songs recorded by the legendary singer and actor Frank Sinatra this week called Nothing but the Best . The 22-track disc came out this past Tuesday, May 13th and features re-mastered and remixed songs from the late Sinatra's time at Reprise Records as well as a previously unreleased tune. |
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| Songs of Sadr Provide Soundtrack for Shiite Militia (NPR) |
| All Things Considered , May 16, 2008 ยท As part of its campaign against the Shiite cleric Muqtada al Sadr and his militia, the Iraqi government has imposed a ban on distributing and even playing in public a genre of war-like songs that praise Sadr's fighters. |
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| The week in Pop: My favorite things (USA Today) |
| Before I hop on the plane, here's a quick look at what pop culture I've consumed this week. Check it out, then add your own picks to the comments: Best TV show I saw: The Office. I kept my expectations... |
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