Red Sea Rumble: Yemen's Conflict Echoes Through Music's Own Wars for Control The battle scarred waters off the coast of Yemen are a reminder that control of key infrastructure can be a matter of life and death.
The recent escalation of conflict between government forces and Houthi rebels has drawn comparisons to the long fought battles for musical hegemony in the industry.
The Red Sea, which separates Yemen from Eritrea and Djibouti, is a critical chokepoint for global trade – and home to some of the most iconic sonic territories.