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"Raise the flags for freedom," says rapper Sacramento Knoxx

Submitted by Alexander Billet on Thu, 08/28/2014 - 08:52
Video from Detroit MC supports campaign to boycott Israel.

Watch: A global hip-hop call for Israel boycott

Submitted by Alexander Billet on Sat, 07/26/2014 - 21:01
Hip-hop artists from several countries have released a track lending their voices to the boycott of Israel.

Why Taglit-Birthright doesn't deserve hip-hop

Submitted by Alexander Billet on Tue, 02/26/2013 - 02:06
The organization dedicated to indoctrinating young Jews with chauvinistic Zionism is now planning “hip-hop trips.” It’s a travesty.

Thanks, Stanley Jordan, for pulling out of Israeli jazz fest

Submitted by Alexander Billet on Fri, 01/11/2013 - 13:25
By heeding pleas from “boycott Israel” campaigners, the guitarist has proven that his artform is democratic.

Will Israeli apartheid steal Stevie Wonder's soul?

Submitted by Alexander Billet on Wed, 11/28/2012 - 04:22
Stevie Wonder’s announcement that he will play at a fundraiser for the Israeli army flies in the face of a really brilliant legacy.

The Chili Pepper paradox: how can Pussy Riot supporters embrace Israel?

Submitted by Alexander Billet on Wed, 09/26/2012 - 09:07
The Red Hot Chili Peppers weren’t always into crossing picket lines. And if they’re not careful, they’ll find themselves behind the trend.

The "pop-washing" of apartheid? Veolia sponsors "green" music festival

Submitted by Alexander Billet on Tue, 08/28/2012 - 01:09
Lollapalooza isn’t the only cultural cover that Israel’s apartheid system is getting abroad.

The latest reason to boycott the Red Sea Jazz Festival

Submitted by Alexander Billet on Fri, 07/20/2012 - 14:53
This year’s jazz fest will be covering up what some may call a new low for Israel.

Morrissey's "big mouth" silent on apartheid

Submitted by Alexander Billet on Fri, 07/13/2012 - 22:26
Morrissey’s former reputation as an anti-racist is completely undeserved, and his agreement to play in Israel confirms this.
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