AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoJerusalem-Ethiopian Fusion: Eyal Wahab brings Yemenite roots to the Hullegeb Israeli-Ethiopian Arts Festival (June 23-25), using upcycled percussion and Takzina sounds to keep traditional Yemenite colors alive. Global Music & Community: International Day of Yoga drew crowds worldwide under “Yoga for Healthy Ageing,” with cultural programs that mixed yoga with classical music and dance. Palestinian Memory Through Music: KKL-JNF and the Jewish community in Mendoza, Argentina, plan a forest memorial for victims of the Nova music festival, linking remembrance to the universal language of music. Iranian Singer Crackdown: Iranian pop singer Parastoo Ahmadi was sentenced to 74 lashes and banned from leaving Iran and performing for two years after a hijab-free livestream performance. Gulf Hip-Hop Spotlight: Kuwait duo Sons of Yusuf released Battle of the Black Gold, using hip-hop to process Gulf conflict, oil history, and identity. Saudi Screen News: Giancarlo Esposito reportedly converted to Islam while filming 7 Dogs in Saudi Arabia, with Turki Al-Sheikh sharing the Shahada moment. Festival Rules in France: France banned public alcohol during red-heatwave alerts, impacting Fête de la Musique street celebrations even as performances continued.
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