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400+ Artists Join 'No Music for Genocide' Campaign

9/19/2025

Summary

Story summary

Over 400 artists, including Massive Attack and Rina Sawayama, have joined the "No Music for Genocide" campaign, blocking their music from streaming in Israel.
The initiative protests against alleged genocide in Gaza and supports Palestinian calls for Israel's isolation.
It parallels the cultural boycott against apartheid South Africa, urging major labels to act as they did after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Massive Attack has asked Universal Music Group to remove their music from Spotify globally due to CEO Daniel Ek's military technology investments.
The decentralized movement invites all artists and labels to participate and plans a 48-hour takeover on Radio Alhara in late September.

History

Historical Context

The cultural boycott against apartheid South Africa intensified in 1980, with artists like Paul Simon and Stevie Wonder refusing to perform, aiming to pressure the government and raise global awareness. This legacy continues today, as over 400 artists, including Massive Attack, protest against Israel's actions in Gaza, highlighting the enduring role of artistic solidarity in advocating for human rights.

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Story summary

Over 400 artists, including Massive Attack and Rina Sawayama, have joined the "No Music for Genocide" campaign, blocking their music from streaming in Israel.
The initiative protests against alleged genocide in Gaza and supports Palestinian calls for Israel's isolation.
It parallels the cultural boycott against apartheid South Africa, urging major labels to act as they did after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Massive Attack has asked Universal Music Group to remove their music from Spotify globally due to CEO Daniel Ek's military technology investments.
The decentralized movement invites all artists and labels to participate and plans a 48-hour takeover on Radio Alhara in late September.

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