“The reactions of the industry is scary against the artist and who is speaking about (Palestine)”
Today we speak to one of Italy’s biggest entertainers, Italian-Tunisian rapper Ghali. We delve into the February controversy that erupted in Italy after his public call to “stop the genocide” at the Sanremo Music Festival. We also explore the risk of repercussions for artists who speak up for Palestine.
Ghali shares his personal experiences, and reveals that a recent show of his was cancelled after he asked his audience for a minute’s silence for Gaza.
#RealTalk is a Middle East Eye interview hosted by Mohamed Hashem, and delves into the stories and experiences of a diverse range of guests.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:01 'Stop the Genocide' at Sanremo
04:13 Israeli ambassador criticism
05:46 Moment of silence for Gaza
07:02 'I'm punished by that'
10:33 Price that you're paying?
11:30 Artists who choose to stay silent
13:00 'Reactions of industry is scary'
17:28 What example do you hope to set?
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