Musical activism is nothing new. Think of Jimi Hendrix protesting the Vietnam War at Woodstock with his distorted, electronic take on the “Star-Spangled Banner.” So it should come as no surprise that the most contentious political issue of our time — the ongoing war in Gaza — is being voiced, debated and fought over on stages at music festivals and in clubs worldwide.

On the festival circuit, artists condemning Israel or calling for a “free Palestine” have become as common as a chorus sing-along. Pop stars — Dua Lipa , Billie Eilish , Lana Del Rey, The Weeknd , Olivia Rodrigo , and many more — regularly take to social media to call attention to the humanitarian crisis in the region. Groups like DJ for Palestine and Ravers for Palestine have injected activism into the club scene.

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