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What Does Israel Have against Palestinian Singer, Mohammed Assaf?

October 28, 2020

Why does Israel hate Palestinian singer, Mohammed Assaf? On October 16, Avi Dichter, Israeli Member of Parliament from the right-wing Likud Party, announced that Assaf’s special permit to enter the occupied Palestinian West Bank would […]

Israel to Prevent Artist Mohammed Assaf from Visiting Palestine

October 16, 2020

Israeli daily Maariv on Thursday quoted Avi Dichter, a member of the Israeli Knesset and former Minister of Internal Security, as saying that the Israeli authorities have decided to prevent Palestinian singer and Arab Idol […]

Ode to Resistance: Video-Clip from Palestine (Song by Haidar Eid)

August 29, 2020

As Israel continues its bombing of Gaza for the 15th night in a row, while its sole power plant is forced to shut due to Israel’s decision to ban fuel from entering the Strip, and […]

‘Love in the Time of Corona’: Palestinian Musician Doc Jazz Releases Latest Album

April 11, 2020

Inspired by Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s famous novel ‘Love in the Time of Cholera’, the talented singer-songwriter Doc Jazz has released his latest album “Love in the time of Corona”. He was nicknamed “Doctor Jazz” by […]

A Friend of Palestine, Famous Spanish Singer Luis Eduardo Aute, Dies in Madrid

April 7, 2020

Famous Spanish singer, songwriter and long-time Palestine supporter, Luis Eduardo Aute, passed away in Madrid on Saturday, April 4, at the age of 76.  Aute was known for his songs celebrating beauty and love, but […]

‘Fire, fire!’: A Guide to the Music of Palestinian-Swedish Band Kofia

March 9, 2020

Since the Nakba, Palestinian art and culture have walked a fine line between maintaining tradition and absorbing other modes of expression. After leaving Palestine for Sweden during Israel’s colonizing war of 1967, Nazareth-born songwriter George […]

Three Songs about Palestine to Help You through the Cold Weekend

January 18, 2020

Singing for and about Palestine is one of the most popular genres in Arab music. Below are samples of three Arab singers – a Palestinian, a Lebanese, and an Egyptian – who defined the hopes […]

Palestinian Forum Announces Palestinian Tradition Awards Winners in London (VIDEOS)

December 17, 2019

In a well-attended event in London held on Friday December 13, the Palestinian Forum in Britain (PFB) announced the winners of the annual Palestinian Tradition Awards for the preservation of Palestinian heritage, with categories in […]

J-Lo Lambasted for ‘Endorsing Apartheid’ over Controversial Concert in Israel

August 4, 2019

Popstar Jennifer Lopez, known as J-Lo, has been slammed for playing in Israel, despite strong calls to boycott the controversial Tel Aviv concert. Uploading photos and videos of her performance, J-Lo was faced with a backlash from […]

Anwar Hadid Releases Music Video Filmed in Palestine (VIDEO)

May 31, 2019

The younger brother of supermodel Gigi Hadid has released a music video which he filmed during his recent visit to the occupied Palestinian territories. Nineteen-year-old Anwar Hadid uploaded “Progression 101” to Instagram as part of […]

Madonna’s Fake Revolution: Eurovision, Cultural Hegemony and Resistance

May 22, 2019

Rim Banna, a famous Palestinian singer who translated Palestine’s most moving poetry into song, passed away last March at the age of 51. Banna captured the struggle for Palestinian freedom in the most dignified and […]

Israeli Broadcaster: Iceland Could Be ‘Punished’ for Palestinian Flag Display at Eurovision (VIDEO)

May 20, 2019

The Israeli broadcaster of the Eurovision said Iceland could be punished for holding up Palestinian flags during live coverage of the competition’s voting results. Members of the Hatari group held up Palestinian flags with ‘Palestine’ […]

Iceland’s Hatari Holds Up Palestinian Flags at Eurovision 2019 (VIDEO)

May 19, 2019

The Icelandic band Hatari created a stir at Eurovision 2019 when they displayed banners in support of Palestine, highlighting the controversial nature of this year’s competition hosted in Tel Aviv, Israel. The band, who landed the […]

Palestinians Perform Anti-Eurovision Concert in Gaza

May 14, 2019

Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip today performed a concert to call for the boycott of the Eurovision Song Contest, which is being held in Israel on Saturday. The Jusoor International Communications Group held a […]

Announcing ‘Gazavision’, Gaza Artists Call for Boycott of Eurovision 2019

May 10, 2019

Palestinian artists and cultural centers called for a boycott of Eurovision 2019, to be held in Tel Aviv on May 18. Several Gaza Strip artists and cultural centers signed this call to urge Eurovision participants […]

Israel Sets up Fake Eurovision Boycott Page to Counter BDS Campaign

May 10, 2019

Sporting the URL boycotteurovision.net, Israel’s PR website masquerades as part of a campaign to boycott the Eurovision song contest in Tel Aviv but actually features pro-Israel narrative. The Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement aims […]

Madonna to Perform at Eurovision in Tel Aviv amid Calls to Boycott

April 9, 2019

American singer-songwriter, Madonna, will perform at the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest, which is due to be held in Tel Aviv, in central Israel, amid calls to boycott the event. The European Broadcasting Union confirmed that […]

Pro-BDS Band Slovo Releases New song Highlighting Israel’s Apartheid Regime (VIDEO)

April 4, 2019

British band Slovo who declined offers to play in Israel has released a song highlighting Israeli apartheid and calling for a boycott of the Eurovision Song Contest. The song, which contains the lyric: “I don’t […]

American Singer Della Miles Expresses Support for Palestine

March 26, 2019

American singer and songwriter, Della Miles, expressed her support for Palestine and its people in response to the recent Israeli escalation in the Gaza Strip and US President Donald Trump’s decision to recognize to the […]

Eurovision 2019: When Winning is Losing

March 6, 2019

Winning the 2019 Eurovision competition in Tel Aviv will be a poisoned chalice. The winners will not only take home a glass trophy but also the reputation of artwashing Israeli crimes against the Palestinians. Are […]

American Singer John Legend Speaks Up for Human Rights of Palestinians (VIDEO)

February 17, 2019

American award-winning singer, songwriter, and producer, John Legend, recently spoke out about standing up for human rights for Palestinians while on the “Real Time With Bill Maher” show. Legend appeared, on Saturday, on the “Real […]

50 UK Artists Call for the BBC to Boycott Eurovision in Israel (VIDEO)

January 31, 2019

Some of the UK’s most influential cultural icons are urging the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) to boycott the Eurovision Song Contest and to push for its relocation from Israel to another country, Anadolu reports. In a signed letter published […]

BDS Victory: UK Band Boycotts Eurovision to Be Held in Israel

January 25, 2019

An upcoming British band has refused to enter the Eurovision Song Contest due to it being hosted in Israel this year. Confirming their decision on Twitter, the three-girl band The Tuts, prompted a backlash from […]

London Hosts Biggest Palestine Festival of 2018 (VIDEO)

December 16, 2018

London has played host to the biggest Palestine festival of 2018 with over 3,000 guests attending and a variety of shows, exhibitions, and stalls showcasing Palestinian art, culture, and history. The event, hosted by The […]

Palestinian Forum in Britain Organizes Largest Palestinian Festival in London

November 29, 2018

The Palestinian Forum in Britain (PFB) announced its plans to organize the Palestine Festival 2018, billed as the biggest Palestinian festival in Europe. The festival will be held in London and will include a conference […]

‘Our Day’: A Song for Gaza

November 25, 2018

‘Our Day’ is a song written by Danny Ammar and inspired by the ongoing protests of the Palestinian people for the right of return to their land. It’s a montage of the daily trials the […]

New Zealand BDS Activists Raise Money for Gaza after Anti-BDS Fine by Israel

October 14, 2018

Two New Zealand pro-Palestinian activists have raised NZ$17,576 ($11,435) as of Sunday for a Palestinian charity after being fined by an Israeli court for their alleged role in persuading pop star Lorde to cancel a […]

Israel Orders BDS Activists to Pay $12,000 Damages over Cancelled Concert

October 12, 2018

Israel yesterday ordered two New Zealand activists to pay 45,000 shekels ($12,000) in damages for persuading pop-star Lorde to cancel her concert in Tel Aviv. The decision was handed by the Jerusalem Magistrates Court and […]

US Band Boycotts Israeli Music Festival, Denounce ‘Apartheid’

September 6, 2018

Rockers “Of Montreal” have become the latest musicians to boycott a festival in Israel, accusing the country of “apartheid” and urging more activism. The indie rock band – which, despite its name, is from Athens, […]

Lana Del Rey Cancels Israel Concert After BDS Pressure

September 1, 2018

Singer and songwriter Lana Del Rey announced Friday she would be postponing a planned concert in Israel, following calls on her not to perform in the Jewish state. Del Rey was one of the headliners […]

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