Asian Dub Foundation are not only known for their South-Asian influenced music but their strong stance against racism and their involvement in community projects.
Also, one of the band's founder, Pandit G was awarded an MBE for his work with Community Music, which he turned down and responded:
"I personally don't think it's appropriate. I've never supported the honours system. If you want to acknowledge projects like CM, the work that these organisations do, then fund them. There's no point in giving an individual an accolade to bring people into the establishment; [it] won't actually help the organisations!
If you want to acknowledge the work of these organisations, prioritise funding so they can grow and expand and do the work that they do (in) creating new music, giving people the opportunities to make music, develop new musicians and create pathways where they can go out and establish themselves in the music industry."
True indeed.
Asian Dub Foundation - La Haine
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