Review of Don't Think I've Forgotten: Cambodia's Lost Rock and Roll (2014) by Joshua F — 28 Aug 2015

A powerful intersection of music and genocide.

This review of Don't Think I've Forgotten: Cambodia's Lost Rock and Roll (2014) was written by Joshua F on 28 Aug 2015.

Don't Think I've Forgotten: Cambodia's Lost Rock and Roll has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Mark W (2,041) on 19 Apr 2015

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