AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSabah Police Advisory: Malaysia’s Sabah police say they’ll advise the state to postpone American gospel singer Israel Houghton’s October concerts after public backlash tied to his past pro-Israel comments, with organisers yet to file a formal application. Music as Memory: Iranian singer Gola (UK-based) performed “New Day Will Rise” at the Haifa International Film Festival, a Nova Music Festival Oct. 7-inspired duet with Nova survivor Yuval Raphael, delivered in four languages. Gaza, Nova Aftermath: Israel’s military says a motorbike-linked Hamas operative involved in the Oct. 7 Nova abduction of Noa Argamani and Avinatan Or was killed in an air strike in Gaza. Turkey Comedy Under Pressure: Turkish comedian Deniz Göktaş went on trial over alleged insults to President Erdoğan, defending his satire as political characterisation; he was convicted on charges and ordered released pending appeal. Middle East Club Sound: Lebanese-Armenian percussionist Rodolphe Manoukian talks Beirut-rooted darbuka meets Afro house and electronic music, after a Dubai performance. Ed Sheeran Fallout: Commentary and reactions keep swirling around Sheeran’s tour controversy after Macklemore’s “Free Palestine” remarks and subsequent removal.
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