Tagged: racism

A new BDS victory: Lara Fabian’s Lebanon concert boycotted

A new BDS victory: Lara Fabian’s Lebanon concert boycotted

Lara Fabian, a Belgian-Italian singer, is a friend of ‘Israel’, and makes no secret of it. In May 2008 she performed at a special concert in France to commemorate the creation of the Zionist state, ending off her performance with ‘I love you, Israel’. The show was directed by her Jewish French partner Gerard Pullicino. In March 2010, she held...

Natacha Atlas BDS? Great, but some criticism is due

All of us BDS (Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions)-supporters undoubtedly are happy to see any artist join the boycott against the racist Zionist entity that calls itself ‘Israel’. Therefore, there is reason to applaud Natacha Atlas’ recent decision to cancel the performances that she had scheduled there. However, a closer look at this issue and this artist reveals that this enthusiasm...

Apartheid: some musicians oppose it, some condone it

Apartheid: some musicians oppose it, some condone it

As reported in earlier articles on this site, it seems like the world of modern music is becoming increasingly involved in the struggle against Israeli Apartheid. There are some artists who are taking courageous stands in challenging the musical establishment of the West, which is traditionally protective of the colonial Zionist project which calls itself the ‘state of Israel’. However,...

Dave Randall, composer of ‘Freedom for Palestine’, about opposing Israeli Apartheid

Dave Randall, composer of ‘Freedom for Palestine’, about opposing Israeli Apartheid

Original link: The New Age (Although the Musical Intifada mainly presents original articles, it occasionally posts articles from other websites) — On the band’s last tour to Israel, Faithless frontman Maxi Jazz and lead guitarist Dave Randall became acutely aware of the Israeli occupation and late last year – amid much public attention – Faithless cancelled its scheduled Israeli gig....