This is the Forward’s coverage of Jewish music, including klezmer and other traditions.
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Fast Forward State Dept. revokes visas for Bob Vylan following ‘death to the IDF’ chants at Glastonbury
“Foreigners who glorify violence and hatred are not welcome visitors to our country,” said an official
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Music Anyone who tells you that you shouldn’t meet your heroes never met Jill Sobule
Jill Sobule was a Queer Jewish icon, a born entertainer, my mentor and my friend
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Fast Forward Another Irish band airs pro-Palestinian message at festival: ‘Israel is committing genocide’
Irish post-punk band Fontaines D.C. has shown support for Palestinians on multiple occasions
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Fast Forward All San Diego Jewish organizations pull out of Pride festival over Kehlani performance, citing ‘serious safety concerns’
The announcement is the latest in a string of recent criticism and cancellations Kehlani has faced
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Fast Forward ‘I’m a Zionist,’ rapper Azealia Banks declares in latest tweet spree
“No black person should be supporting Palestine,” wrote Banks in one of over 45 posts on the subjects this week
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Music Why you’re hearing ‘Hatikvah’ everywhere — or are you?
A number of songs sound similar to 'Hatikvah' — including one in a new movie from China.
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Fast Forward Israel critics want Radiohead’s lead guitarist cancelled. He says they’re hypocrites.
Jonny Greenwood features a Palestinian singer on his album. Why do some want his concerts canceled?
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Music Jill Sobule was as much a Jewish icon as a queer one
The late singer-songwriter’s music broached antisemitism, Nazi-fighting and Jesus’ dreidel-spinning
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