In Cambodia, Politics Push Musicians Into Self-Censorship

Phnom Penh – Rapper Chhun Dymey seems to have struck a chord in Cambodia. He was somewhat of an unknown until his song, “This Society,” went viral last month, shared on social media platforms that included opposition leader Sam Rainsy’s YouTube channel.

Since then, police have visited Chhun Dymey’s parents’ home and his workplace and the 24-year-old artist, also known as Dymey-Cambo, has deleted it from his social media accounts. (At the time of this story’s publication it remained viewable online on Cambodian activist and politician Sam Rainsy’s account.)

The song touches on a range of social and political issues and is seen as critical of the government.

In full: https://www.voanews.com/a/cambodia-musicians-self-censorship/4945262.html

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