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‘If the Singer is Silenced’: Music of the Unity Intifada
By Louis Brehony As the May 2021 rebellion across historic Palestine struck back at colonialist violence and ripped apart the artificial seams of a terrorized, subordinate coexistence, two worlds came into view, colliding in physical […]
Palestine as a Song: Grandmothers’ Journeys into Musical Steadfastness
By Louis Brehony Painting land and people in vivid colors, Nazareth-born vocalist and researcher Dalal Abu Amneh embarked in Summer 2021 on a trip around Palestine for the Al Araby 2 series “Mishwar Sitti” (My […]
Lowkey: a Hip-Hop Voice for the Palestinian Struggle
By Paul Salvatori The pro-Israeli group We Believe In Israel wants to shut down UK hip-hop artist, Lowkey, on Spotify. Luke Akehurst, director of and speaking on behalf of the group, recently stated: “We view […]
Mohammed Assaf Names Newborn Son ‘Rayan’ after Moroccan Boy Who Died in Well
Popular Palestinian singer Mohammed Assaf has named his newborn son Rayan, in the memory of the Moroccan boy, Rayan, who fell in a 32-meter well in Morocco’s northern Chefchaouen province, CNN Arabic and other media […]
Palestinian Singer Boycotts Dubai Expo Invite over UAE Normalization with Israel (VIDEO)
Palestinian singer Dalal Abu Amneh has boycotted an invite to the Dubai Expo 2020 over the United Arab Emirates’ normalization with Israel, The New Arab reported. The singer, who says she declined many other official […]
‘When Kids Dream’: A ‘Remarkable’ Gaza Operetta Tells of Tragedy and Hope (PHOTO ESSAY)
By Mohammed Rafik Mhawesh An art operetta entitled ‘When Kids Dream’ was held in the Rashad Al-Shawa Cultural Center on Saturday, with the aim of displaying the ongoing hardship and oppression young people in Gaza […]
In Photo: Gaza Singers Celebrate Prophet Mohammed’s Birthday
By Mahmoud Ajjour – Gaza The occasion of Prophet Mohammed’s birthday – Eid al-Mawlid al-Nabawi – is celebrated across the Muslim world every year with various communal activities, charity work and, often songs and Nashid. […]
A Lover from Palestine: A Stunning Musical Tribute to Palestinian Unity
By Samah Sabawi A new young Palestinian generation scattered across the world, divided by language and time barriers, have come together to produce this lyrical, musical and visual feat. Sung by Rahaf Shamaly in Gaza, […]
Over 600 Musicians Call to Boycott Performing in Israel in Solidarity with Palestine
More than 600 international musicians have signed an appeal calling upon their peers to boycott performances in Israel in solidarity with Palestine, Consequence Sound has reported. The signatories include Roger Waters of Pink Floyd, Serj […]
What Does Israel Have against Palestinian Singer, Mohammed Assaf?
By Ramzy Baroud 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 […]
Israel to Prevent Artist Mohammed Assaf from Visiting Palestine
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)
By Haidar Eid 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 […]
‘Love in the Time of Corona’: Palestinian Musician Doc Jazz Releases Latest Album
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
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
By Louis Brehony 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, […]
Three Songs about Palestine to Help You through the Cold Weekend
By Palestine Chronicle Staff 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 […]
Palestinian Forum Announces Palestinian Tradition Awards Winners in London (VIDEOS)
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
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)
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
By Ramzy Baroud 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 […]
Israeli Broadcaster: Iceland Could Be ‘Punished’ for Palestinian Flag Display at Eurovision (VIDEO)
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)
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
By Margaret Cassar 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 […]
American Singer John Legend Speaks Up for Human Rights of Palestinians (VIDEO)
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 […]