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Arabian heights: Gorillaz stage historic gig in Syria

The biggest western act to play Damascus, Damon Albarn's band avoid Glastonbury mistakes for a rapturous welcomeFrom the moment Snoop Dogg's face appeared on two giant television screens at the back of the stage, set against the walls of the historic 11th-century Damascus Citadel, the Syrian crowdknew they were about to experience something never before seen in their country.Gorillaz are the biggest western act ever to play Syria, and the several-thousand-strong crowd were never going to be dis...

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08:58 on July 26 2010

Gorillaz Play Landmark Gig In Syria

Gigwise — Band perform in Damascus... more info

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13:46 on July 26 2010

Gorillaz become first British band to perform in Damascus

NME — Damon Albarn's outfit stage one-off show in Syria more info

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16:20 on July 26 2010

Gorillaz Play Syria Show

MTV.co.uk News — Damon Albarn’s Gorillaz group played a show in the Syrian capital Damascus last night becoming the first big act to do so. The Blur man was joined by Kano, Bashy, De La... more info

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15:56 on July 27 2010

Arabian heights: Gorillaz stage historic gig in Syria

Guardian Music — The biggest western act to play Damascus, Damon Albarn's band avoid Glastonbury mistakes for a rapturous welcomeFrom the moment Snoop Dogg's face appeared on two giant te... more info

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