Kneecap rapper Mo Chara, facing U.K. terror charges over his pro-Palestinian activism, might soon headline a sold-out U.S. tour

At Pier 17 in Manhattan, a three-story digital marquee recently advertised a stacked program of shows slated throughout this summer and fall. Notably missing from the display, however, were two apparently sold-out performances in October by the Irish rap group Kneecap, whose members are facing legal jeopardy in London and criticism here for their strident […]

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Another Irish band airs pro-Palestinian message at festival: ‘Israel is committing genocide’

The Irish post-punk band Fontaines D.C. projected the all-caps message “Israel is committing genocide” on stage at the Primavera Sound music festival in Barcelona Saturday night. The display, which also included a large image of a Palestinian flag as well as the message “use your voice,” was met with resounding applause and cheers from the […]

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