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Jonny Greenwood and Dudu Tassa Cancel UK Concerts Over Credible Threats

The musicians denounce the cancellations as censorship, while venues cite safety concerns after threats linked to a cultural boycott of Israel.

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Radiohead's Jonny Greenwood and Dudu Tassa had been due to perform two dates in the UK city of Bristol and in London in June
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Overview

  • Jonny Greenwood and Dudu Tassa canceled June concerts in Bristol and London following credible threats to venues and staff safety.
  • The duo criticized the cancellations as a form of censorship, arguing it silences artists and limits audiences' access to their music.
  • The canceled shows were part of a tour for their 2023 album, 'Jarak Qaribak,' which celebrates cross-border collaboration with artists from Syria, Lebanon, Kuwait, and Iraq.
  • PACBI, part of the BDS movement, welcomed the cancellations, describing the performances as 'artwashing genocide.'
  • Greenwood highlighted inconsistencies in defending artistic freedom, referencing support for Irish rap group Kneecap while opposing their own performances.