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Checkpoint 303 is a non-profit musical collective from the emerging Arabic and Middle-Eastern underground electronica scene. The activist musical project was launched by Tunisian SC Mocha and Palestinian SC Yosh in 2004 and has secured an avant-garde position on the Arabic underground music scene (see also Tunisian underground music). The non-commercial aspect of this musical project is a fundamental dimension of the band's work since it allows for creative freedom and the liberty to express activist opinions. Checkpoint 303's compositions are inspired by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and the suffering it causes to the civilian populations throughout the region.^{[citation needed]}

Origin

The name Checkpoint 303 was inspired by the Bethlehem Checkpoint 300 (one of numerous Israeli checkpoints restricting and controlling passage between the Palestinian self-controlled areas and Israel). A co-founding member of Checkpoint 303 lives and performs field recordings in Bethlehem.

The music

CheckPoint 303's arrangements are grounded in electronica and experimental music with a touch of oriental tunes. The compositions are a blend of field recordings, audio samples, oud (the oriental luth) and keys embedded into loops of electronic beats ranging from downtempo, drum'n'bass to breakbeats and minimal techno. Several artists from around the world contribute to CheckPoint 303's compositions, these include Cheikh Julian, Ms K SuShi, MonaLisa, Noise Generator SoM, Melski and Damski.

Discography and live performances

The collective's debut album Checkpoint Tunes was released by the end of 2007. However, the band also makes its compositions available via a Creative Commons License. Checkpoint 303 live performances also include DJ sets, for example as supporting act for Massive Attack in a series of benefit concerts that took place at the Carling Academy in the UK in February 2007.

In the press

In December 2006, monthly newspaper Le Monde Diplomatique article cited Checkpoint 303 alongside other Palestinian artists such as Kamilya Jubran, Le Trio Joubran, and the Palestinian hip-hop act DAM.^[1] In April 2007, Checkpoint 303's music and activism was portrayed in an article published in the French newspaper Le Monde.^[2] In May 2007, Checkpoint 303 was also interviewed by Mag125 magazine.^[3]

Massive Attack opening act

In February 2007, UK newspaper The Independent reviewed the Massive Attack show in Birmingham and briefly commented on Checkpoint 303 opening act for the show,^[4] daily Canadian newspaper La Presse discusses its concept and music as well as its 2007 UK shows.^[5] Pro-Palestine organization Electronic Intifada also discussed the collective's performance there.^[6]

Radio

In April 2007, Checkpoint 303 was presented on a French radio show called Et pourtant ça tourne broadcast on France Inter.^[7]

Checkpoint 303 songs have been aired on numerous FM and online radio stations. To cite but a few examples: Checkpoint 303 was selected to represent Tunisian breakbeat music in a World Cup Special broadcast on The Joint on RDU-FM (RDU 98.5FM) a New Zealand student radio station. Checkpoint 303's music has also been aired on radio channels in various countries ranging from micro-broadcasting alternative stations in the US (e.g. The Peace Train 1610AM, in Arkansas), community stations throughout Europe (e.g. Radio Pimienta 100.3 FM, Tenerife, Canary Islands, or RCT 99.3 FM, Lyon, France), college radio stations (e.g. CHYZ 94.3 FM, Quebec, Canada) to private mainstream stations (e.g. Jawhara FM, Sousse, Tunisia).

Reviews and recommendations

Checkpoint 303's music was reviewed by unlikelystories.org^[8] and France Inter.^[9]^[10]

Checkpoint 303's music was selected by the websites of Channel 4^[11] and British Airways^[12] as a suggested example of Tunisian Electronica.

References

^ Chanter l’amour, chanter la guerre Full article (in French) Le monde diplomatique December 2006
^ [1] Le Monde April 18, 2007
^ "Interview avec Checkpoint 303 - Mag125". Archived from the original on 2007-09-29. Retrieved 2009-07-29. 22 May 2007
^ Massive Attack, Academy, Birmingham Archived December 28, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
^ [2] (in French) La Presse Canadian newspaper, February 2007
^ DJ Revolutions: Spinning Beats for Freedom Electronic Intifada February 2007
^ The brief review (in french) can be downloaded as mp3 here France Inter Et pourtant ça tourne April 27, 2007
^ "Checkpoint 303 at Unlikely 2.0". Archived from the original on 2007-01-01. Retrieved 2007-01-07.
^ listen "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2007-10-27. Retrieved 2007-04-30.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
^ download as mp3 http://checkpoint303.free.fr/MEDIA/CP303-sur-radio-France-Inter-27-04-2007.mp3
^ "channel4.com - Tunisia". Archived from the original on 2007-04-18. Retrieved 2019-02-10.
^ "City Guide - Tunis, Tunisia". Archived from the original on 2006-11-12.

External links

Official Website checkpoint303.com
Myspace page myspace.com/checkpoint303
Center for Political Song
Public Record Website

[1] Chanter l’amour, chanter la guerre Full article (in French) Le monde diplomatique December 2006

[2] [1] Le Monde April 18, 2007

[3] "Interview avec Checkpoint 303 - Mag125". Archived from the original on 2007-09-29. Retrieved 2009-07-29. 22 May 2007

[4] Massive Attack, Academy, Birmingham Archived December 28, 2007, at the Wayback Machine

[5] [2] (in French) La Presse Canadian newspaper, February 2007

[6] DJ Revolutions: Spinning Beats for Freedom Electronic Intifada February 2007

[7] The brief review (in french) can be downloaded as mp3 here France Inter Et pourtant ça tourne April 27, 2007

[8] "Checkpoint 303 at Unlikely 2.0". Archived from the original on 2007-01-01. Retrieved 2007-01-07.

[9] sten "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2007-10-27. Retrieved 2007-04-30.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

[10] wnload as mp3 http://checkpoint303.free.fr/MEDIA/CP303-sur-radio-France-Inter-27-04-2007.mp3

[11] "channel4.com - Tunisia". Archived from the original on 2007-04-18. Retrieved 2019-02-10.

[12] "City Guide - Tunis, Tunisia". Archived from the original on 2006-11-12.

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-'''Checkpoint 303''' is a [[non-profit]] [[musical collective]] from the emerging Arabic and Middle-eastern [[underground electronica]] scene. The activist musical project was launched by Tunisian SC Mocha and Palestinian SC Yosh in 2004 and has secured an [[avant-garde]] position on the Arabic [[underground music]] scene (see also [[tunisian underground music]] and [[palestinian underground music]]). The [[non-commercial]] aspect of this musical project is a fundamental dimension of the band's work since it allows for creative freedom and the liberty to express activist opinions. Checkpoint 303's compositions are inspired by the ongoing [[conflict in the Middle-east]] and the suffering it causes to the civilian populations throughout the region. {{Citation needed|date=July 2009}}
+'''Checkpoint 303''' is a [[non-profit]] [[musical collective]] from the emerging Arabic and Middle-Eastern [[underground electronica]] scene. The activist musical project was launched by Tunisian SC Mocha and Palestinian SC Yosh in 2004 and has secured an [[avant-garde]] position on the Arabic [[underground music]] scene (see also [[Tunisian underground music]]). The [[non-commercial]] aspect of this musical project is a fundamental dimension of the band's work since it allows for creative freedom and the liberty to express activist opinions. Checkpoint 303's compositions are inspired by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and the suffering it causes to the civilian populations throughout the region.{{Citation needed|date=July 2009}}
 ==Origin==
 {{Unreferenced section|date=July 2009}}
-The name '''Checkpoint 303''' was inspired by the [[Bethlehem]] ''[[Checkpoint 300]]'' (one of numerous [[Israel Defense Forces checkpoint|Israeli checkpoints]] restricting and controlling passage between the Palestinian self-controlled areas and Israel. See also [[Machsom Watch]]). A co-founding member of Checkpoint 303 lives and performs field recordings in Bethlehem.
+The name '''Checkpoint 303''' was inspired by the [[Bethlehem]] ''[[Checkpoint 300]]'' (one of numerous [[Israel Defense Forces checkpoint|Israeli checkpoints]] restricting and controlling passage between the Palestinian self-controlled areas and Israel). A co-founding member of Checkpoint 303 lives and performs field recordings in Bethlehem.
-==The Music==
+==The music==
+{{Multiple issues|section=yes|
 {{Expand section|date=July 2009}}
 {{Unreferenced section|date=July 2009}}
+}}
+CheckPoint 303's arrangements are grounded in electronica and experimental music with a touch of oriental tunes. The compositions are a blend of [[field recordings]], audio samples, [[oud]] (the oriental [[lute|luth]]) and keys embedded into loops of electronic beats ranging from [[downtempo]], [[drum'n'bass]] to [[breakbeats]] and [[minimal techno]]. Several artists from around the world contribute to CheckPoint 303's compositions, these include Cheikh Julian, Ms K SuShi, MonaLisa, Noise Generator SoM, Melski and Damski.
+==Discography and live performances==
-CheckPoint 303's arrangements are grounded in electronica and experimental music with a touch of oriental tunes. The compositions are a blend of [[field recordings]], audio samples, [[oud]] (the oriental [[luth]]) and keys embedded into loops of electronic beats ranging from [[downtempo]], [[drum'n'bass]] to [[breakbeats]] and [[minimal techno]]. Several artists from around the world contribute to CheckPoint 303's compositions, these include Cheikh Julian, Ms K SuShi, MonaLisa, Noise Generator SoM, Melski and Damski.
+The collective's debut album '''Checkpoint Tunes''' was released by the end of 2007. However, the band also makes its compositions available via a [[Creative Commons License]]. Checkpoint 303 live performances also include [[DJ set]]s, for example as supporting act for [[Massive Attack]] in a series of benefit concerts that took place at the [[Carling Academy]] in the UK in February 2007.
+==In the press==
-==Discography and Live Performances==
-The collective's debut album '''Checkpoint Tunes''' will be released by the end of 2007. However, the band also makes its compositions available via a [[Creative Commons License]]. Checkpoint 303 live performances also include [[DJ set]]s, for example as supporting act for [[Massive Attack]] in a series of benefit concerts that took place at the [[Carling Academy]] in the UK (February 2007).
+In December 2006, monthly newspaper [[Le Monde Diplomatique]] article cited Checkpoint 303 alongside other Palestinian artists such as [http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Kamilya_Jubran Kamilya Jubran], [[Le Trio Joubran]], and the Palestinian hip-hop act [[DAM (band)|DAM]].<ref>[http://www.monde-diplomatique.fr/2006/12/DENIS/14246 Chanter l’amour, chanter la guerre] Full article (in French) [[Le monde diplomatique]] December 2006</ref> In April 2007, Checkpoint 303's music and activism was portrayed in an article published in the French newspaper [[Le Monde]].<ref>[http://www.lemonde.fr/web/article/0,1-0@2-3246,36-897880,0.html?xtor=RSS-3246] [[Le Monde]] April 18, 2007</ref> In May 2007, Checkpoint 303 was also interviewed by Mag125 magazine.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mag125.com/spip.php?article9 |title=Interview avec Checkpoint 303 - Mag125 |accessdate=2009-07-29 |url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070929041956/http://www.mag125.com/spip.php?article9 |archivedate=2007-09-29 }} 22 May 2007</ref>
-==In the Press==
-In December 2006, monthly newspaper [[Le Monde Diplomatique]] article cited Checkpoint 303 alongside other Palestinian artists such as [http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Kamilya_Jubran Kamilya Jubran], [[Le Trio Joubran]], and the Palestinian hip-hop act [[DAM (band)|DAM]]. <ref>[http://www.monde-diplomatique.fr/2006/12/DENIS/14246 Chanter l’amour, chanter la guerre] Full article (in French) [[Le monde diplomatique]] December 2006</ref> In April 2007, Checkpoint 303's music and activism was portrayed in an article published in the French newspaper [[Le Monde]]. <ref>[http://www.lemonde.fr/web/article/0,1-0@2-3246,36-897880,0.html?xtor=RSS-3246] [[Le Monde]] April 18 2007</ref> In May 2007, Checkpoint 303 also interviewed by Mag125 magazine. <ref>[http://www.mag125.com/spip.php?article9] 22 May 2007</ref>
 ===Massive Attack opening act===
-In February 2007, UK newspaper [[The Independent]] reviewed the [[Massive Attack]] show in Birmingham and briefly commented on Checkpoint 303 opening act for the show, <ref>[http://arts.independent.co.uk/music/reviews/article2259486.ece Massive Attack, Academy, Birmingham]</ref> daily Canadian newspaper [[La Presse (Canadian newspaper)|La Presse]] discusses Checkpoint 303's concept and music as well as its February 2007 UK shows with [[Massive Attack]] <ref>[http://www.cyberpresse.ca/article/20070212/CPARTS03/702120695&SearchID=73271931254287] (in French) [[La Presse (Canadian newspaper)|La Presse]] Canadian newspaper, February 2007</ref> and pro-Palestine organization [[Electronic Intifada]], reviewed Checkpoint 303's "innovative musical and militant approach" and its performance as opening act for British trip-hop band [[Massive Attack]]. <ref>[http://electronicintifada.net/v2/article6580.shtml DJ Revolutions: Spinning Beats for Freedom] [[Electronic Intifada]] February 2007</ref>
+In February 2007, UK newspaper [[The Independent]] reviewed the [[Massive Attack]] show in Birmingham and briefly commented on Checkpoint 303 opening act for the show,<ref>[http://arts.independent.co.uk/music/reviews/article2259486.ece Massive Attack, Academy, Birmingham] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071228102718/http://arts.independent.co.uk/music/reviews/article2259486.ece |date=December 28, 2007 }}</ref> daily Canadian newspaper [[La Presse (Canadian newspaper)|La Presse]] discusses its concept and music as well as its 2007 UK shows.<ref>[http://www.cyberpresse.ca/article/20070212/CPARTS03/702120695&SearchID=73271931254287] (in French) [[La Presse (Canadian newspaper)|La Presse]] Canadian newspaper, February 2007</ref> Pro-Palestine organization [[Electronic Intifada]] also discussed the collective's performance there.<ref>[http://electronicintifada.net/v2/article6580.shtml DJ Revolutions: Spinning Beats for Freedom] [[Electronic Intifada]] February 2007</ref>
 ===Radio===
-In April 2007, Checkpoint 303 was presented on a French radio show called ''Et pourtant ça tourne'' broadcast on [[France Inter]]. <ref>[http://checkpoint303.free.fr/MEDIA/CP303-sur-radio-France-Inter-27-04-2007.mp3 The brief review (in french) can be downloaded as mp3 here] [[France Inter]] Et pourtant ça tourne April 27, 2007</ref>
+In April 2007, Checkpoint 303 was presented on a French radio show called ''Et pourtant ça tourne'' broadcast on [[France Inter]].<ref>[http://checkpoint303.free.fr/MEDIA/CP303-sur-radio-France-Inter-27-04-2007.mp3 The brief review (in french) can be downloaded as mp3 here] [[France Inter]] Et pourtant ça tourne April 27, 2007</ref>
-Checkpoint 303 songs have been aired on numerous FM and online radio stations. To cite but a few examples: Checkpoint 303 was selected to represent Tunisian breakbeat music in a ''World Cup Special'' broadcast on ''The Joint'' on [[RDU-FM]] (RDU 98.5FM) a New Zealand student radio station. Checkpoint 303's music has also been aired on radio channels in various countries ranging from micro-broadcasting alternative stations in the US (e.g. The Peace Train 1610AM [http://www.madisoncounty.net/~sunwatt/peacetrain/peacetrain_1610am.htm], in Arkansas),  community stations throughout Europe (e.g. Radio Pimienta 100.3 FM [8], [[Tenerife]], Canary Islands, or RCT 99.3 FM [9], [[Lyon]], France), college radio stations (e.g. CHYZ 94.3 FM [http://www.chyz.qc.ca/fr/accueil.php], Quebec, Canada) to private mainstream stations (e.g. ''Jawhara FM'' [http://www.jawharafm.net/], Sousse, [[Tunisia]]).
+Checkpoint 303 songs have been aired on numerous FM and online radio stations. To cite but a few examples: Checkpoint 303 was selected to represent Tunisian breakbeat music in a ''World Cup Special'' broadcast on ''The Joint'' on [[RDU-FM]] (RDU 98.5FM) a New Zealand student radio station. Checkpoint 303's music has also been aired on radio channels in various countries ranging from micro-broadcasting alternative stations in the US (e.g. The [https://web.archive.org/web/20070518022246/http://www.madisoncounty.net/~sunwatt/peacetrain/peacetrain_1610am.htm Peace Train] 1610AM, in Arkansas), community stations throughout Europe (e.g. Radio Pimienta 100.3 FM, [[Tenerife]], Canary Islands, or RCT 99.3 FM, [[Lyon]], France), college radio stations (e.g. [https://web.archive.org/web/20070329114933/http://www.chyz.qc.ca/fr/accueil.php CHYZ] 94.3 FM, Quebec, Canada) to private mainstream stations (e.g. ''[http://www.jawharafm.net/ Jawhara FM]'', Sousse, [[Tunisia]]).
 ===Reviews and recommendations===
-Checkpoint 303's music was reviewed by unlikelystories.org <ref>http://www.unlikelystories.org/checkpoint3030206.shtml</ref> and [[France Inter]]. <ref>listen http://www.radiofrance.fr/listen.php?file=/chaines/france-inter/chroniques2/toile/toile.rm</ref><ref>download as mp3 http://checkpoint303.free.fr/MEDIA/CP303-sur-radio-France-Inter-27-04-2007.mp3</ref>
+Checkpoint 303's music was reviewed by unlikelystories.org<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.unlikelystories.org/checkpoint3030206.shtml |title=Checkpoint 303 at Unlikely 2.0 |accessdate=2007-01-07 |url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070101214350/http://www.unlikelystories.org/checkpoint3030206.shtml |archivedate=2007-01-01 }}</ref> and [[France Inter]].<ref>listen {{cite web |url=http://www.radiofrance.fr/listen.php?file%3D%2Fchaines%2Ffrance-inter%2Fchroniques2%2Ftoile%2Ftoile.rm |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2007-04-30 |url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071027082254/http://www.radiofrance.fr/listen.php?file=%2Fchaines%2Ffrance-inter%2Fchroniques2%2Ftoile%2Ftoile.rm |archivedate=2007-10-27 }}</ref><ref>download as mp3 http://checkpoint303.free.fr/MEDIA/CP303-sur-radio-France-Inter-27-04-2007.mp3</ref>
-Checkpoint 303's music was selected by the websites of [[Channel 4]] <ref>[http://www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia/2006/tunisia.html]</ref> and [[British Airways]] <ref>[http://eventsuk.britishairways.com/sisp/index.htm?fx=destination&loc_id=148703&sub_section=Nightlife]</ref> as a suggested example of [[Tunisian Electronica]].
+Checkpoint 303's music was selected by the websites of [[Channel 4]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.channel4.com:80/sport/football_italia/2006/tunisia.html|title=channel4.com - Tunisia|last=|first=|date=|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070418023935/http://www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia/2006/tunisia.html|archive-date=2007-04-18|url-status=dead|access-date=2019-02-10}}</ref> and [[British Airways]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://eventsuk.britishairways.com/sisp/index.htm?fx=destination&loc_id=148703&sub_section=Nightlife|title=City Guide - Tunis, Tunisia|last=|first=|date=|website=|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061112021058/http://eventsuk.britishairways.com/sisp/index.htm?fx=destination&loc_id=148703&sub_section=Nightlife|archive-date=2006-11-12|url-status=dead|access-date=}}</ref> as a suggested example of [[Tunisian Electronica]].
 ==References==
-{{reflist}}
+{{Reflist}}
 ==External links==
 *[http://www.checkpoint303.com Official Website] checkpoint303.com
 *[http://www.myspace.com/checkpoint303 Myspace page] myspace.com/checkpoint303
-*[http://www.gcal.ac.uk/politicalsong Center for Political Song]
+*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070621055952/http://www.gcal.ac.uk/politicalsong/ Center for Political Song]
-*[http://www.publicrec.org/ Public Record Website]
+*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070207042717/http://www.publicrec.org/ Public Record Website]
+{{Authority control}}
 [[Category:Musical collectives]]
 [[Category:Alternative rock groups]]
 [[Category:Electronic music groups]]
-[[Category:Tunisian music]]
+[[Category:Tunisian musical groups]]
 [[Category:Trip hop groups]]
+[[Category:Musical groups established in 2004]]
-[[fr:Checkpoint 303]]