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Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood calls backlash over Israel show amid Gaza war ‘unprogressive’
Radiohead musician issues statement on his ongoing work with Israeli musician Dudu Tassa after being accused of ‘artwashing genocide’ by pro-Palestine movement
Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood has defended his ongoing collaboration with the Israeli artist Dudu Tassa amid criticism from pro-Palestine activists, calling the backlash “unprogressive” and “silencing”. The pair performed a live show in Tel Aviv on 26 May, a day after Greenwood participated in protests calling for the release of hostages in Gaza and new elections in Israel, according to the Jerusalem Post. Following widespread criticism of their 2017 show in Israel, Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke said that the band does not stand with the BDS movement, though he later clarified that “playing in a country isn’t the same as endorsing its government”.
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