10-13-09 Checkpoint 303 musician SC MoCha on music as resistance

SC MoCha, the Tunisian member of Checkpoint 303, discusses the power of music in fighting for justice and the cause of Palestine which is a focus of his groups powerful music. The team also features a Palestinian rapper and others from the Middle East on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Tuesday Oct. 13, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com. Also visit www.CheckPoint303.com for more information. Checkpoint 303 is an activist sonic project launched by sound-catcher SC Yosh (Palestine) and sound-cutter SC MoCha (Tunisia). Checkpoint 303 creates experimental electronic music that aims at raising international awareness about the ongoing injustice and suffering of the civilian populations throughout the Middle East. Checkpoint 303 combines field recordings performed in Palestine with electronic beats, FX and subtle oriental tunes. Checkpoint 303 has evolved into an international collective of artists, musicians, DJs and VJs including performances by Cheikh Julio, Miss K Sushi, Mehdi Douss, VH Diddy, Melski, etc. Checkpoint 303’s previous live shows include electronic performances as supporting act for UK trip-hop band Massive Attack in a series of benefit shows in the UK and in France in 2007 and 2008. CP-303 has also performed numerous shows in Sweden, Belgium, Canada, The Netherlands, Palestine, Tunisia, USA (Los Angeles), Australia (Sydney & Melbourne), Japan (Tokyo) etc.