‘Pussy Riot’ Cancels Tel Aviv Show
In a statement on their Facebook and Twitter page, the Russian punk-rock protest band “Pussy Riot” announced that their show in Tel Aviv is cancelled. Pussy Riot's Riot Days show in Israel (16 May) is […]
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Following ‘Black Coffee’ Concert, ANC Calls for Cultural Boycott of Israel
The African National Congress (ANC), has called for a cultural boycott of Israel after expressing disappointment in the recent Tel Aviv concert of DJ Nkosinathi Maphumulo, popularly known as Black Coffee. “We call on all […]
Rim Banna and the Cultural War that Palestinians Must Win
By Ramzy Baroud Rim Banna passed away at the age of 51. Her death on March 24, after a decade-long battle with cancer, brought grief to Palestinians everywhere. Rim, a Palestinian Christian from Nazareth, united […]
Rim Banna: A Symbol of Life and Unity
By Louis Brehony The body of Palestinian vocalist and songwriter Rim Banna was laid to rest in her home city of Nazareth on March 24, 2018, after a struggle with cancer that never reduced her […]
Prominent Palestinian Singer Rim Banna Dies at 51 (VIDEO)
Rim Banna, a leading Palestinian singer, songwriter, and composer, has died after battling breast cancer for almost nine years. The 51-year-old died in her hometown of Nazareth. Family members confirmed via statements on social media […]
English Singer, Roger Waters Recites Verses by Mahmoud Darwish in New Song (VIDEO)
English singer and songwriter Roger Waters teamed up with Palestinian group Trio Joubran to record a new song rejecting US President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. The song, titled Supremacy, features a […]
The Second Palestine Music Expo to Be Held in Ramallah Next Month (VIDEO)
By The Palestine Chronicle Staff Artists from all over Palestine will take part in the Palestine Music Expo 2018, taking place in Ramallah next month, from April 11 to April 13. Artists from all over […]
Bassem Tamimi Asks Uruguayan Singer to Cancel Israel Concert (VIDEO)
Bassem Tamimi, father of imprisoned teen Ahed Tamimi, has called on Uruguayan singer and actress Natalia Oreiro to cancel an upcoming concert in the city of Tel Aviv. In a letter published on the website […]
The Party in Beit Hanoun: Gaza-Boy Makes His Own Drum Set (VIDEO)
In a small, but crowded town in the north of the Gaza Strip, a group of kids gather around Palestinian teenager Hussam Qasim, 16, who made his own drum set, using basic iron and plastic […]
US Lawmakers Pushing to Cancel Lorde’s Upcoming Florida Shows
American Lawmakers in Florida are trying to cancel Lorde’s upcoming shows in the state after the Kiwi songstress and superstar called off her performance in Israel. Lorde cancelled her Tel Aviv concert in December, following […]
‘The Voice’ Singer Criticized for Pro-Palestine Stance (VIDEO)
Mennel Ibtissem conquered the judges of “The Voice” contest last Saturday with her rendition of Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah in English and Arabic, singing “Ya Ilahi.” The 22-years-old singer was born in the eastern French town […]
Israeli Group Sues Activists Who Convinced Pop Star Lorde to Boycott Tel Aviv Concert
An Israeli legal rights group said Wednesday it is suing two New Zealanders for allegedly convincing the pop singer Lorde to cancel her performance in Israel in what appears to be the first lawsuit filed […]
Gaza-based Band Maimas Launches Its First Video-Clip Titled ‘Oh Jerusalem!’ (VIDEO)
In its first ever song, Gaza-based Palestinian band, Maimas, has released a music video called “Oh Jerusalem!”. The song is taken from Maims’ upcoming album, “Tyrant’s Fear of Songs”, due for release in 2018-2019. Written […]
Lorde May Cancel Performance in Israel After BDS Pressure
Pop star Lorde is considering cancelling her planned concert in Israel in response to calls for her to respect the Palestinian call for boycott, reports the Guardian. The paper reports that the singer has come […]
Tribute to Baha’a Elayyan (VIDEO)
A group of Gaza-based activist has produced an amateur video-clip dedicated to Baha’a Elayyan whose body was returned by the Israeli occupation forced after being held for for 325 days after his death. Only 25 […]