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	Frykt stopper Deepika-album - Musikk - NRK (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Artisten Deeyah, eller Deepika Thathaal som hun egentlig heter, lar være å gi ut plate i frykt for represalier fra det muslimske miljøet.
		Deeyah har ertet på seg muslimer med en musikkvideo hvor det er bilder av kneblede kvinner på hennes nakne rygg.
		Hvorfor skulle jeg lyve om det? sier Deeyah til Dagbladet.
	www.nrk.no /musikk/5556199.html (282 words)

	Deeyah - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Deeyah (born August 7, 1977 in Oslo, Norway) is a Norwegian pop singer of Pakistani, Afghan, and Persian descent.
		Deeyah has discussed this in depth in an interview with the magazine Per Contra.
		In the article, Deeyah said that she is proud of the Sunni Muslim heritage of her parents and acknowledges her status as a Muslim artist [3].
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Deeyah (412 words)

	Redhotcurry.com - Music. Deeyah - 'A Plan of My Own'
		Dubbed as the 'Muslim Madonna', Deeyah is set to cause waves with her debut UK single 'Plan of My Own', due to be released on 31 January 2005.
		Deeyah wrapped up a successful tour across the UK in June and July, 2004 where she connected with her ever-growing fan base and performed live sets in front of thousands.
		There is plenty more to watch out with Deeyah now making a dive in the UK market and she has already impressed media and fans alike, being touted as 'the next big thing'.
	www.redhotcurry.com /entertainment/music/deeyah.htm (853 words)

	Freemuse: Norway/United Kingdom: Muslim pop singer faces threats
		Deeyah’s musical success and high visibility led to a prestigious government cultural award and she quickly became a true public figure and was adopted as the unofficial ”poster child” for the integration of Asian immigrants into Norwegian society.
		As was the case when Deeyah’s last album came out, her video led to new threats from conservative Muslims who are angry that Deeyah appears in sexy clothes and dances with a fl man. The video has been frequently shown on Indian tv channels.
		Deeyah has had the rare privilege of being the only female ever taken on as a vocal disciple by Ustad Fateh Ali Khan, who she studied under for six years, and one of the few to be trained by Ustad Sultan Khan, who remains her vocal mentor to this day.
	www.freemuse.org /sw10686.asp (1076 words)

	ClickPress \| Deeyah Feat Young MayLay - "What Will It Be"
		Deeyah, who is known to her fans around the world as the Muslim Madonna has teamed up with LA rapper Young MayLay for her new single “What Will It Be”.
		Deeyah’s new video (shot in LA and India) features the images of many women who have tried to lead their lives with freedom of expression in the way they dress and speak.
		Deeyah’s latest video is self directed with the aid of John Lindauer whose past clients include Lauryn Hill, Mary J Blige, Lisa Stansfield, and Christina Aguilera to mention a few.
	www.clickpress.com /releases/Detailed/5303005cp.shtml (455 words)

	Desitunes4u - Reality - Who Is Deeyah? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Although Deeyah seems to be well armed in this area, there is no doubt the goal is for her to become a mainstream artist.
		Deeyah's US team will shortly be starting to shop for a record deal in the States.
		Although Deeyah will be appealing to the mainstream with westernised music, she has no plans to turn her back on her Asian background.
	www.desitunes4u.com /Reality_News_Deeyah.htm (590 words)

	CNN.com - Transcripts
		Deeyah, she's called, is a 20-something Norwegian pop star who dances to her own gritty hip-hop beat, and now claims to be paying a very disturbing price.
		DEEYAH, MUSICIAN: One of the creepiest and scariest thing that I have been told to my face was how this person would like to cut my stomach, so that another whore like me is not born, and that the same should have happened to my mom.
		DEEYAH: I -- I would say this is a bit of a cultural thing, where people feel that they are entitled to not only have an opinion, but to stop you from doing certain things, and, actually, they themselves getting involved in dealing with you and dealing with the problem that you have become.
	edition.cnn.com /TRANSCRIPTS/0603/24/pzn.01.html (6578 words)

	Deeyah - New Music - Peoplesound (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Recently touted by the Sunday Times as ?the next big thing?, Deeyah is set to cause waves with her debut UK single ?Plan of My Own?, due to be released on 31st January 2005.
		Born in Norway and living between the UK and US, Deeyah?s influences are varied and range from Madonna to Dr Dre to Metallica.
		Deeyah wrapped up an amazing and successful tour across the UK in June & July, 2004 where she connected with her ever-growing fan base and performed live sets in front of thousands.
	www.peoplesound.com /artist/deeyah (311 words)

	www.myspace.com/deeyahmusic
		Deeyah was born and raised in Norway, to Muslim immigrant parents (her mothers heritage is Iranian and Afghan and her father is Pakistani).
		Deeyahs musical style bridges the boundaries of languages as well as musical genres by bringing together her rich cultural and musical heritage with the influences of pop culture.
		Deeyah's first single, the double A-side "Plan of My Own"/"I Saw You" was released in the UK by Brainwash Records on January 31, 2005 and received heavy spins in clubs around the world reaching..1 on The Box,..5 in the UK Dance chart and..37 in the UK top 40 chart.
	www.myspace.com /deeyahmusic (1800 words)

	Miscellany » Coffeehouse » coffeeHouse » Muslim singer Deeyah under death threat on Sulekha Groups
		The 28-year-old singer claims that in the past she has been spat upon in the street and told that her family would be in danger if she did not tone down her work.
		Deeyah was originally a singer of classical Indian music and lived in the UK until just over a year ago.
		Despite this, Deeyah, who was born in Norway of Iranian and Pakistani parentage, remains keen to return to Britain.
	www.sulekha.com /groups/postdisplay.aspx?cid=659478&forumid=756919 (2472 words)

	Gateway Pundit: Deeyah, the "Muslim Madonna" Speaks Out Despite Threats
		Deeyah was born and raised in Oslo by parents who were amongst the first generation of Muslim Asians to immigrate to Norway (her mother’s heritage is Persian/Afghani and her father’s is Pakistani/Indian), where she released two successful albums while still in her teens.
		Earlier in her career, Deeyah’s musical success and high visibility led to a prestigious government cultural award and she quickly became a true public figure and was adopted as the unofficial “poster child” for the integration of Asian immigrants into Norwegian society.
		Deeyah, praised by her fans around the world as the Muslim Madonna has teamed up with Young MayLay who stars as CJ, the lead role in Grand Theft Auto.
	gatewaypundit.blogspot.com /2005/12/deeyah-muslim-madonna-speaks-out.html (646 words)

	Deeyah : iSOUND.COM™
		Deeyah’s background allows Deeyah a singular perspective on music and adds another facet to her unique musical identity.
		Deeyah also features on a remix of the hit Bone Crusher single, ‘Never Scared’ which is currently receiving major support in Atlanta and the West Coast.
		Deeyah’s first single, the double A-side "Plan of My Own"/"I Saw You" currently receiving heavy spins in clubs on both US coasts, will be released on Brainwash Records in early 2005 ahead of the eagerly anticipated album titled ‘Plan Of My Own’.
	www.isound.com /forums/deeyah (631 words)

	Fanatics tell Muslim singer: We'll kill you - Independent Online Edition > This Britain
		Deeyah is forced to hire bodyguards for UK tour after death threats from religious extremists
		Deeyah was originally a singer of classical Indian music and lived in the UK until just over a year ago.
		Despite this, Deeyah, who was born in Norway of Iranian and Pakistani parentage, remains keen to return to Britain.
	news.independent.co.uk /uk/this_britain/article346376.ece (711 words)

	Desitunes4u - Interviews - Deeyah's 'EXCLUSIVE' Interview (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Deeyah: Well, that's one of the reasons why I actually picked that song to be the 1st one, because it kinda represents what the album is about.
		Deeyah: There are a couple of guest vocalists, but I have tried to limit it to people that are up and coming.
		Deeyah: Yes, yes, basically in general, in the mainstream industry, being a woman in some ways is a big bonus but in other ways it's a big disadvantage.
	www.desitunes4u.com /Interview_Deeyah.htm (3954 words)

	Indian Electronica - Deeyah
		Deeyahâs musical success and high visibility led to a prestigious government cultural award and she quickly became a true public figure and was adopted as the unofficial âposter childâ?
		Deeyah signed with BMG at the age of 16 and released her second album the following year, a more pop-oriented offering of songs recorded in multiple languages (Deeyah speaks five).
		When Deeyah turned her attention back to music, she was determined to take the time that was necessary to find the right management and record company, and a producer she could really connect with who would work closely with her to develop material that would embody her own style and vision.
	www.indianelectronica.com /index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=140&Itemid=142 (991 words)

	Welcome to DeeyahWorld.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		She is disciplined enough to be musically and technically 'perfect' but is influenced enough by current music that she allows herself to be flexible and have the soul and vibe needed to make a great pop record.
		Deeyah is included on the next Paul Oakenfold compilation due out in stores soon as well as the forthcoming Nitin Sahwney studio album mid 2005.
		Deeyah is back in the UK after being in the US, shooting her new music video.
	www.deeyahworld.com /index.php?cat=about (733 words)

	The Rising of Deeyah - Look Out World!
		Deeyah: I was incredibly honored to be in the company of these great people but it was even more amazing for me to have them be my mentors.
		Deeyah: Pop is something I have always wanted to do and being trained in Indian Classical music has given me a solid foundation to go anywhere musically.
		Deeyah: Changing my name, signifies a new start for me. Moving to the UK, it was nice to start with a clean slate and not be judged on previous success.
	www.desiclub.com /desimusic/desimusic_features/music_article.cfm?id=170 (1585 words)

	Opinionated Voice (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		If Deeyah wants to make her name as the woman that does a burka striptease then more power to her.
		Deeyah knows what she’s doing and if she could make her first album hit then she would know where to find Islam.
		Deeyah is not political, this is a commerical initiative.
	opinionated.blogsome.com /2006/02/24/deeyah-muslim-madonna (2576 words)

	One to Watch - Deeyah Releases “Plan of My Own” on 31st January 2005 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		January 8, 2005 -- Recently touted by the Sunday Times as ‘the next big thing’, Deeyah is set to cause waves with her debut UK single ‘Plan of My Own’, due to be released on 31st January 2005.
		This is no ordinary singer and Deeyah can’t wait to unleash her unique contemporary pop sound to the UK.
		*Deeyah is included on the next Paul Oakenfold compilation due out in stores soon as well as the forthcoming Nitin Sahwney album.
	www.smartcontent.info /cssmusic/One_to_Watch__Deeyah.htm (454 words)

	Freemuse: UK: Tv channel bans music video because of threats (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		According to Deeyah, new death threats has forced her to hire extra security guards for her promotion trip to England scheduled in March, and to cancel planned concerts.
		28-year-old US-based Deeyah is a Muslim pop singer born in Norway, and her new song "What Will It Be?" centres on women's rights and talks about the death threats she has received as well as her experiences of being spat at in the street by middle-aged men.
		Deeyah filmed the video in the U.S. and in India where, she explains on her web site, she was chased around "the bumpy roads of Mumbai by a truck full of Muslim men who are angry at the [sight] of the sultry pop star being filmed."
	www.freemuse.org /sw12485.asp (959 words)

	Dhimmi Watch: Female Muslim Entertainer Faces Threats
		Deepika Thathaal, or Deeyah, was born in Norway of mixed Asian roots.
		Deeyah has no plans to abandon her career as a singer.
		Deeyah’s music has a unique contemporary pop sound, which reflects her strong influences from pop, hip hop and rock.
	www.jihadwatch.org /dhimmiwatch/archives/004824.php (1713 words)

	de Volkskrant - Buitenland - Islamitische popster strijdt met clip tegen moslimgeweld
		In het filmpje vraagt Deeyah, Noorse van geboorte en van Pakistaans/Afghaanse ouders, aandacht voor slachtoffers van moslimgeweld.
		Deeyah: ‘Ik zie hem als martelaar van de vrije meningsuiting.’
		Deeyah: ‘Ik kan in Engeland geen concert meer boeken omdat ik een veiligheidsrisico ben.
	www.volkskrant.nl /buitenland/article240825.ece (385 words)

	DEEYAH BIOGRAPHY - spread the word
		Deeyah's debut single, the double A-side "Plan of My Own"/"I Saw You" will be released on Brainwash Records in 2005 ahead of the eagerly anticipated album titled 'Plan of My Own'.
		Recently touted by the Sunday Times as 'the next big thing', Deeyah is set to cause waves with her debut UK single 'Plan of My Own', due to be released on 24th January 2005.
		Deeyah wrapped up an amazing and successful tour across the UK in June and July, 2004 where she connected with her ever-growing fan base and performed live sets in front of thousands.
	www.punjab2000.com /ads/Deeyah/Deeyah.html (1134 words)

	Deeyah Interview - Price of Fame - Asiana Magazine. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		If you thought Deeyah was simply this year’s wide-eyed new star with dreams of hitting the big time, a second in her company is all it’ll take to make you realise you’re in the presence of someone who’s been there, done that and done her best to ditch the t-shirt.
		And there was Deeyah, shot in fl and white, floating past them in all her ethereal glory, with a dress that revealed, horror of horrors, a bare back.
		The appalling thing, Deeyah reflects, was that all this played right into the hands of the fascists who wanted rid of the growing immigrant population.
	www.asianamag.com /magazine.asp?section=1&aID=66 (2403 words)

	Deeyah: On Violence (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Deeyah has learned the hard way that levelling such criticism can lead to the types of situations most of us would avoid.
		With the good fortune of having her family's support, she's been disowned by some in the culture she calls her own.
		Not unlike the students of the 60's who heard the familiar refrain, "If you don't love it, leave it," Deeyah has been shown the door by some members in the Islamic community.
	www.percontra.net /deeyahov.html (1099 words)

	Deeyah \| Her life in Norway documented
		This was Deeyah's debut solo album which was a collaboration between Deeyah, Knut Reiersrud, Paolo Vinaccia, Reidar Skår, Ustad Sultan Khan, Ustad Shaukat Hussain Khan, Audun Erlien and lyricist Wera Sæther.
		Was a collaboration between Deeyah, Tor Erik Hermansen (who is a part of Stargate and has worked with Beyonce and Neyo) This album was produced by English producer Nick Sillitoe some of his previous work includes names like Natacha Atlas, Transglobal Underground and Fun-Da-Mental.
		- DEEYAH was born in Oslo Norway to immigrant parents.
	www.deeyahpoint.co.uk /nor/listen.html (332 words)

	Deeyah - TrikiWiki (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Enigmatic, intelligent and sexy, 27 year old Deeyah is a truly international artist who immersed in music from an early age, at 15.
		Born and raised in Norway, of Asian descent, Deeyah in our days divides her time between the UK and the US where she has been working with US producers in Atlanta Her primar collaborator on the new album is a producer whoo worked with famous music names like
		Deeyah's music has a pop sound with influences from hip hop and rock.
	www.trikiwiki.com /Deeyah (307 words)

	Muslim pop star gets death threats over video (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Deeyah promotes women's rights by appearing in bikini, halter top
		Deeyah, who has been dubbed the "Muslim Madonna," has been forced to hire security guards to protect her in London next month while she promotes a new single and video, according to the British newspaper The Independent.
		Manji's official Web site, she said she participated in the video because Deeyah represents "integrity and independence of thought." She added that since the release of the video, Deeyah has received a string of death threats and media outlets have "succumbed to the intimidation of angry Muslims, and are low-balling a great tune."
	www.canada.com /nationalpost/news/story.html?id=4e858a05-06da-40dc-ad5e-db8f1280ea39&k=2525 (478 words)

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