Mexican guitarist Rodrigo Sanchez of Rodrigo Y Gabriela has been denied entry to tour America because his name is similar to that of a wanted man.
Sanchez's application to renew his performance visa has been refused, and the band have had to cancel eight dates so far, with Sanchez saying it could take up to three months to sort out.
"I feel frustrated because we wanted to play to our fans in the States, we have had a great response from them and from the media too," the guitarist said. I have met other musicians from different parts of the world that have, unfortunately, been through the same situation when they were about to start their tour in the States.
"This is nothing to do with being Latin, or Arab, or whatever. These are internal security measure issues that have to be resolved by Americans themselves."
11:33 AM | 21/03/2007
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