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Source: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/jul/21/israeli-palestinian-bands-unite-tour?INTCMP=SRCH

Israeli and Palestinian Bands Unite to Tour Europe

(Guardian-UK) Harriet Sherwood - United by a love of heavy metal rock'n'roll - plus a belief that music is above politics, religion and conflict - the Israeli band Orphaned Land is joining forces with the Palestinian group Khalas to take a message of coexistence across Europe. The bands will perform in six countries, including Britain, this autumn and will share a tour bus for three weeks. Orphaned Land's lead singer, Kobi Farhi said, "Sharing a stage and sharing a bus is stronger than a thousand words. We'll show how two people from different backgrounds who live in a conflict zone can perform together." Khalas lead guitarist Abed Hathut added, "there is no bigger message for peace than through this tour." "One day our children will form a band together," said Farhi.

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