BANNED MEDIA MONTH #11: Frankenchrist, by Dead Kennedys (1985)

BANNED MEDIA MONTH #11: Frankenchrist, by Dead Kennedys (1985)

While Frankenchrist features long songs condemning American culture, it was a poster included with the record that landed Dead Kennedys frontman Jello Biafra and label manager Michael Bonanno in court with an obscenity charge.

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BANNED MEDIA MONTH #3: Music From Saharan Cellphones, by Sahel Sounds (2011)

BANNED MEDIA MONTH #3: Music From Saharan Cellphones, by Sahel Sounds (2011)

The African country of Mali has a long, rich musical tradition that still pervades its culture. This compilation album features the best music that was popular in Mali, before extremist Muslims banned it.

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