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Pop Star Bjork Stands Up for Tibet

Bjork is a pop star from Iceland and her performance in front of the Shanghai audience will be cherished by Tibetan people world wide. She declared “Tibet, Tibet” in her popular song “Declare Independence” during her concert in Shanghai, China.

Bjork’s message have been widely covered in the media, and she has included the following message in a statement on her website: “i am first and last a musician and as such i feel my duty to try to express the whole range of human emotions. the urge for declaring independence is just one of them but an important one”. Click here to read her full statement.

This brave action by Bjork for Tibetan people has ignited both the controversy and discussion. “Chinese government officials are afraid of the inspiration and courage that she represents to thousands of young Tibetans, their supporters, and Chinese dissidents who believe in justice and freedom for all - and who will ultimately be a force for change in Tibet and in China,” says Students for A Free Tibet organization.
And here is what Bjork has to say, “”I would like to put importance on that I am not a politician, I am first and last a musician and, as such, I feel my duty to try to express the whole range of human emotions.” “The urge for declaring independence is just one of them but an important one that we all feel at some times in our lives. This song was written more with the personal in mind but the fact that it has translated to its broadest meaning, the struggle of a suppressed nation, gives me much pleasure.” And she adds that she would like to wish all individuals and nations good luck in their battle for independence.
Her website is located @ www.bjork.com/unity