Anti-Semitism Protest Disrupts Kneecap Concert at Rock in Seine

Music has long served as a powerful medium for political and wartime expression across different cultures and eras. In Northern Ireland, the trio Kneecap faced protest for their pro-Palestinian stance at a recent concert, highlighting ongoing tensions and debates surrounding Middle Eastern conflicts. Historical wartime songs, such as those collected by Yang Yong from China's resistance against Japanese aggression, as well as iconic American Vietnam War protest songs like Bob Dylan's "All Along The Watchtower" and Creedence Clearwater Revival's "Fortunate Son," illustrate how music channels collective defiance and societal critique. In Croatia, singer Marko Perkovic, known as Thompson, incorporates nationalist and fascist-era symbols in his performances, stirring controversy due to his glorification of a brutal World War II puppet regime, drawing condemnation from European bodies. These examples underscore music's dual role as both a unifying force and a flashpoint for political and ideological conflict worldwide.