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Exiled Syrian wedding singer Omar Souleyman becomes a big hit with hip Western music fans

A Syrian wedding party singer, who has become the hottest name to drop in Western electronic circles after winning praise from Damon Albarn and Björk, fears that he will never be allowed to perform again in his war-torn home country after being forced into exile.

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12:12 on October 25 2013

Exiled Syrian wedding singer Omar Souleyman becomes a big hit with hip Western music fans

The Independent — A Syrian wedding party singer, who has become the hottest name to drop in Western electronic circles after winning praise from Damon Albarn and Björk, fears that he wil... more info