Macklemore and Aurora lead call for solidarity as ‘Free Palestine’ tour hits Paris

Macklemore and Aurora called for solidarity with Palestinians at a sold-out ‘Free Palestine’ benefit concert in Paris last night (October 29).

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O show na Accor Arena foi o segundo de três datas europeias na “Free Palestine Tour” do rapper, que ele organizou depois de ser dispensado do tour dos EUA de Ed Sheeran no mês passado, após suas declarações no palco em apoio aos palestinos em Gaza e na Cisjordânia.

The Paris concert featured performances from Aurora, French singer Pomme, Portugal. The Man, DJ Habibeats, Redveil, Siba, Tamer Nafar, Xiuhtezcati Martinez and Zeyne, alongside guest speakers and activists.

Addressing the audience, Macklemore said: “All the artists, all the speakers that have come together with one common goal, which is a free Palestine.

You cannot, you cannot dehumanize another human being without dehumanizing yourself.”.

She also highlighted the treatment of women in Iran and Afghanistan, and the importance of public demonstrations, donations, boycotts and political participation.

The Norwegian singer thanked Macklemore for inviting her and collaborator Fredrik Svabø to the show, concluding: “The matters of the world concerns all of us. None of us are free, until we all are free.”.

Aurora já se manifestou em apoio aos palestinos, notavelmente quando dedicou sua apresentação de “The Seed” no Glastonbury 2024 às crianças da Palestina.

Guest speakers at the Paris show included journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin, Game Of Thrones actor Carice van Houten and Francesca Albanese, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967.

Mensagens em vídeo de apoio de atores Susan Sarandon, Javier Bardem e Mark Ruffalo também foram reproduzidas durante o evento.

Macklemore launched the tour in Dublin on Monday (October 26), where he was joined by Hozier, Kneecap, Beoga and several other performers.

At that concert, Macklemore addressed his removal from Sheeran’s tour, saying: “Six weeks ago, it was two words. Two words is all that it took. Two words that are rooted in love and liberation.

Not against anybody. Not divisive. Not a call for hatred, but a call to recognise our shared humanity. Free Palestine.”.

O “Free Palestine Tour” conclui sua primeira rodada na Europa esta noite (30 de outubro) no OVO Arena Wembley, em Londres, com mais datas nos EUA previstas para serem anunciadas.

All proceeds from the three benefit concerts will support 12 organisations working with Palestinians, including Medical Aid for Palestinians, the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund, Gaza Soup Kitchen, HEAL Palestine, Jewish Voice for Peace, Anera and UNRWA USA.

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