Updated 29 May 2021
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600 musicians sign letter supporting Palestine

600 musicians sign letter supporting Palestine

Several hundred artists have signed a letter in support of Palestinian liberation. The “Musicians for Palestine” statement was released in the wake of attacks against civilians in Gaza in May. 

 

  • Julian Casablancas

    The Strokes lead singer pledged his support for #MusiciansforPalestine, which calls for an end to human rights abuses in Palestine and worldwide.

     

  • Rage Against the Machine

    The American rock band also recently took to Twitter to express their solidarity with Palestinians following a series of deadly Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza strip.

     

  • DJ Snake

    “As musicians, we cannot be silent. Today it is essential that we stand with Palestine,” the statement, which was signed by the French-Algerian producer and DJ, says.

     

  • Vic Mensa

    In 2018, the US rapper wrote an op-ed for Time magazine titled “What Palestine Taught Me About American Racism,” following his trip to Palestine.

     

  • Majid Jordan

    The R&B duo, which is made up of Bahraini-Canadian singer Majid Al-Maskati and Canadian producer Jordan Ullman, also signed the letter.

     

  • Patti Smith

    The iconic American singer signed the letter and has previously expressed her support for Palestine, performing at a benefit with Thurston Moore (another ‘Musicians for Palestine’ signee) and the Libertines in 2018.