Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood performed in Tel Aviv, Israel, and attended a protest against the Israeli government. His actions have sparked controversy, with the BDS movement accusing him of 'artwashing genocide' for performing in Israel. Greenwood defended his actions, stating that silencing Israeli artists for being Jewish and born in Israel is not a way to reach an understanding. He also emphasized that shutting down collaborations between Middle Eastern artists, such as his work with Israeli musician Dudu Tassa, will not contribute to peace. The protest reportedly focused on a hostage deal and elections.
Radiohead's Jonny Greenwood's response to the pushback to his collaboration with Israeli musician Dudu Tassa goes beyond pointing out that shutting down collaborations between Middle Eastern artists will do nothing to bring peace. He also points out that Jews have a long… https://t.co/jKtZW3KVai
Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood speaks out against “silencing Israeli artists for being born Jewish in Israel” while defending current project https://t.co/6S92x5LVzu
“Silencing Israeli artists for being Jewish and being born in Israel doesn’t seem like any way to reach an understanding.” Go Radiohead. https://t.co/FKVUX1BLyD
Jonny Greenwood (@JnnyG) of Radiohead and the Smile performed in Tel Aviv Sunday and reportedly attended a protest against the Israeli government the night before. The BDS movement accuses him of "artwashing genocide" for performing in Israel. https://t.co/29CLstOiWa
Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood plays show in Israel, reportedly protests for hostage deal and elections Pro-Palestine critics have accused him of “artwashing genocide" https://t.co/XfZbEeVCMd