Lebanese band Mashrou’ Leila quits after years of harassment over sexual orientation
Mashrou’ Leila, whose main singer identifies as queer, announced it was disbanding, after facing accusations, harassment and threats over their songs.
BEIRUT — Hamed Sinno, lead singer of the Lebanese four-member indie rock band Mashrou’ Leila that was formed in Beirut in 2008, announced the end of the group.
The announcement was made on the platform of the Lebanese “Sarde” podcast on YouTube Sept. 11.
