Burmese singer highlights junta abuse
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In the west we have Bob Dylan, Joan Baez and Billy Bragg but in Burma, there's Moon Aung, a folksy-pop protest singer.
His concerts feature on-stage performers acting out scenes of repression and violence Moon Aung saw enough of before leaving Burma for Norway fifteen years ago, when his lyrics came under "political scrutiny". He's now visiting Australia with his 'Peace Struggle' tour, raising funds to benefit victims of Cyclone Nargis.
Presenter: Corinne Podger
Speaker: Moon Aung, Burmese activist and musician, who's currently on a tour of Australia
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