| Brief | While in the world's most censored countries many news websites and blogs are blocked, music streaming platforms such as Spotify, Deezer and Apple Music are freely accessible. This online loophole was used to evade censorship. Five acclaimed journalists from five repressed countries became music artists: their censored articles were turned into pop songs and uploaded onto music streaming platforms. On March 12, World Day Against Cyber Censorship, all the songs came together as The Uncensored Playlist.
Journalists whose articles had been censored by oppressive governments were turned into music artists. The words of their articles were turned into lyrics, becoming pop songs uploaded onto music streaming services. On World Day Against Cyber Censorship, March 12, all the songs were made available as The Uncensored Playlist. |
