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Lending their voices

Started by Shana A, February 20, 2011, 08:21:40 AM

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Shana A

Sunday February 20, 2011
Lending their voices
By PRIYA KULASAGARAN

http://thestar.com.my/lifestyle/story.asp?file=/2011/2/20/lifefocus/8085755&sec=lifefocus

Edgy rockers and avant-garde artists converge in support of a community that faces discrimination daily.

MUSIC and art have the power to unite and move people – and it is this belief that brought a motley crew of musicians, poets, performance artist and others together at the Justice for Sisters gig in Kuala Lumpur last week.

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The day-long arts performances at MAP KL in Solaris Dutamas was definitely worth its cause – to highlight the plight of the transgender (Mak Nyah) community against violence and persecution, and raise funds in their aid.
"Be yourself; everyone else is already taken." Oscar Wilde


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