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Jewish Reggae Artist Matisyahu Has Chicago House Of Blues Cancel Performance Over Protest Fears


A date in Chicago at the House of Blues has been canceled for Jewish reggae artist Matisyahu

Matisyahu said that House of Blues had canceled the show and paid the contractual penalty, which he promised to donate to an organization that advocates for the Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. In Los Angeles, Jewish author Brett Gelman and TV personality Mayim Bialik also had events canceled or interrupted because of their outspoken support for Israel. “These individuals and the organizations that break under their pressure threaten the bedrock of artistic expression … We will continue to play shows.

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