Morrissey To Embark On Middle Eastern Tour This Summer

The Independent reports: *Morrissey is in negotiations with the Iranian government to play a concert in the republic later this year. His camp would like their man to agree a date in Tehran this June, ideally with the internationally-acclaimed Arab pop singer Kazem al-Sahir, were he amenable. The Mancunian's management awaits a formal response from Iran's Ministry of Culture & Islamic Guidance, which is charged with suppressing "decadent" influences from the West. Western pop lyrics are banned. Plans are, apparently, being drawn up for Morrissey to tour the Middle East this summer. "It's a major priority for us," said manager Merck Mercuriadis, when Pandora called his mobile. "One way or another we will tour the Middle East – in terms of places like Jerusalem and Beirut. And we hope to play Iran." Of al-Sahir, Mercuriadis added: "He's a hero for Morrissey and Morrissey admires his work."*

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