EFE | Ciudad de México – 5 abril, 2024 “El país está repleto de mujeres artistas”, ha asegurado la directora de Spotify Latinoamérica, Mía Nygren, sobre México, la capital mundial del ‘streaming’ y sede del EQUAL Day de Spotify, donde las mujeres … Continue reading Mía Nygren, Spotify: “El 20% de mujeres en la plataforma no es suficiente”
By Mark Savage, Music correspondent Organisers of the Eurovision Song Contest have said that abuse and harassment of artists over Israel’s participation in the competition is “unacceptable and totally unfair”. This year’s competition will take place in Sweden in May, … Continue reading Eurovision organisers condemn online abuse of contestants
Steve Cutts is a UK-based illustrator and animator specializing in 2D animation. In addition to creating a series of viral short films on YouTube, he has produced work for clients such as The Simpsons, Moby, Alok, Tchami feat. Gunna, HBO … Continue reading ‘Why Does My Heart Feel So Bad? by Moby and animation by Steve Cutts
Cultural appropriation is the bogeyman of our time. Let’s celebrate the joy of cross-pollination Yascha Mounk Human beings have, ever since they developed distinct cultures, always worried that their purity might soon be blemished. In ancient Greece, Therpandrus caused offence … Continue reading Should we borrow from other cultures? Of course we should, just as we always have
Dalia Stasevska and Marin Alsop among 10 women conducting in 2023 season as festival moves towards gender equality By Imogen Tilden For the first time in its history the BBC Proms season will be opened and closed by female conductors, as the … Continue reading Female conductors to open and close BBC Proms for first time
“Where’s the love?” asked rapper Will.i.am after party official calls the armbands “disgraceful.” By Mary Papenfuss | 2 Jan. 2022 The Black Eyed Peas had a surprise for state-sanctioned Polish TV when all four of them wore rainbow armbands in solidarity with the LGBTQ community at a New Year’s performance in Poland. The group headlined the TVP channel’s “New Year’s of Dreams” show. Their armbands infuriated members of the conservative Law and Justice Party (PiS), currently in power, which pushes anti-LGBTQ policies, reported TMZ. Party member Marcin Warchol called the armbands a “disgrace,” adding: “It’s not a New Year’s Eve of Dreams but a New Year’s Eve of Defiance.” Where’s the love?” responded Black … Continue reading Black Eyed Peas Spark Heat For Wearing Rainbow Armbands In Poland New Year’s Event
By Ian Youngs | BBC News, 27 Dec. 2022 Melanie C has pulled out of a New Year’s Eve concert in Poland after being made aware of issues “that do not align with the communities I support”. The Spice Girl had been due to perform in the town of Zakopane on Saturday. She didn’t specify why she cancelled her appearance, but her decision was praised by LGBT people and allies. Polish authorities and the TV station organising the concert have been widely criticised in recent years for their stances on LGBT rights. The singer wrote on social media: “In light of some issues that have been … Continue reading Melanie C pulls out of Poland NYE gig in solidarity with ‘communities I support’
Label has apologised to ‘the Black community’ after signing an AI-generated rapper that used the N-word and was shown being beaten by police A major record label has dropped an AI rapper and offered its “deepest apologies to the Black community”, after the virtual creation was criticised for perpetuating racist stereotypes by using the N-word in a song and being portrayed being beaten by a police officer. FN Meka, an AI rapper given the appearance of a Black male cyborg, was created in 2019 by Anthony Martini and Brandon Le, the cofounders of Factory New, which billed itself as a “first of its kind, next-generation music … Continue reading Capitol Records drops ‘offensive’ AI rapper FN Meka after outcry over racial stereotyping
Ciudad de México | 4 jul. 2022 Los Premios MTV MIAW premiarán la lucha de los derechos LGBT+ y la igualdad de género al distinguir a las activistas mexicanas Natalia Lane y Mitzy Violeta Cortés con el reconocimiento Transforma MIAW 2022. Se trata de la segunda edición de la ceremonia en la que se premiará esta categoría, que no solamente busca reconocer a jóvenes latinoamericanos que trabajan en la transformación de sus entornos, sino también amplificar sus poderosos discursos desde sus escenarios. Natalia Lane se ha caracterizado por su trabajo como activista por los derechos de las personas trans -comunidad a la que pertenece-, … Continue reading Resaltan lucha de género y LGBT en los Premios MTV MIAW
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