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Musicians Boycott Major Festivals Over KKR Funding Gaza Connections

Musicians Boycott Major Festivals Over KKR Funding Gaza Connections

In a historic wave of music industry activism, artists from Yard Act to artist collectives like SISU are withdrawing from major festivals linked to pirvate equity giant KKR, citing concerns over investments tied to the defense industry and Gaza. With social media fuelling both awareness and action, fans and musicians alike are asking a new kind of question: Who's funding the festivals we love and at what cost?

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How Cha Wa Is Revitalizing American Indigenous Roots Music For New Generations

How Cha Wa Is Revitalizing American Indigenous Roots Music For New Generations

2x GRAMMY-Nominated New Orleans Funk Collective Cha Wa Announces New Album Rise Up — Out August 29th. First Single “Here We Come” Drops June 20, 2025 A bold fusion of Mardi Gras Indian tradition, street funk, and modern activism, Rise Up reclaims roots music as a space for both cultural celebration and resistance. As Gen Z rediscovers the power of ancestral rhythms through platforms like TikTok, Cha Wa's message has never felt more urgent—or more electric.

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