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    ‘Israel and Iran’s governments aren’t good. Neither is ours’: Lowen, the metal band confronting a troubled Middle East

    ByMatt Mills August 21, 2025

    Formed by the daughter of Iranian refugees, the UK trio are sampling the sound of Israeli bombs and championing women’s rights as they confront authoritarianismNina Saeidi is wearing a green, gold-encrusted robe and holding an antique knife above her h…

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    UK’s Royal Ballet and Opera withdraws Tosca production in Tel Aviv

    ByNadia Khomami Arts and culture correspondent August 4, 2025

    Show scheduled for next year pulled after 182 members of UK company sign letter criticising RBO’s stance on GazaThe Royal Ballet and Opera has pulled its 2026 production run of Tosca at the Israeli National Opera in Tel Aviv.The internal announcement b…

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    UK’s Royal Ballet and Opera withdraws Tosca production in Tel Aviv

    ByNadia Khomami Arts and culture correspondent August 4, 2025

    Show scheduled for next year pulled after 182 members of UK company sign letter criticising RBO’s stance on GazaThe Royal Ballet and Opera has pulled its 2026 production run of Tosca at the Israeli National Opera in Tel Aviv.The internal announcement b…

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  • Deaths (Obituaries) | Fayrouz | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Jazz | Lebanon | Music | Palestinians | Rahbani, Ziad (1956-2025)

    Ziad Rahbani, Composer Who Defined a Tragic Era in Lebanon, Dies at 69

    ByVivian Yee, Hwaida Saad and Dayana Iwaza July 29, 2025

    A son of Lebanese musical icons, he became one himself, with satirical critiques of his country’s dysfunction that melded Arab and Western music.

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    Ziad Rahbani, Composer Who Defined a Tragic Era in Lebanon, Dies at 69

    ByVivian Yee, Hwaida Saad and Dayana Iwaza July 27, 2025

    A son of Lebanese musical icons, Mr. Rahbani became one himself, with satirical critiques of his country’s dysfunction that melded Arab and Western music.

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  • Beirut (Lebanon) | Deaths (Obituaries) | Fayrouz | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Jazz | Lebanon | Music | Palestinians | Rahbani, Ziad (1956-2025)

    Ziad Rahbani, Composer Who Defined a Tragic Era in Lebanon, Dies at 69

    ByVivian Yee, Hwaida Saad and Dayana Iwaza July 27, 2025July 27, 2025

    A son of Lebanese musical icons, Mr. Rahbani became one himself, with satirical critiques of his country’s dysfunction that melded Arab and Western music.

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    The Gaza discourse has been Vylanised – but that diversionary strategy just doesn’t work any more | Archie Bland

    ByArchie Bland July 5, 2025

    Those appalled by Israel’s actions in Gaza, and the kind of media frenzy prompted by Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury appearance, are finding their voiceIf you are in the business of anointing monsters, you can see why your eyes would light up at a punk act cal…

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    The Gaza discourse has been Vylanised – but that diversionary strategy just doesn’t work any more | Archie Bland

    ByArchie Bland July 5, 2025

    Those appalled by Israel’s actions in Gaza, and the kind of media frenzy prompted by Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury appearance, are finding their voiceIf you are in the business of anointing monsters, you can see why your eyes would light up at a punk act cal…

    Read More The Gaza discourse has been Vylanised – but that diversionary strategy just doesn’t work any more | Archie BlandContinue

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    Simon Majaro obituary

    ByBen Pilgrim June 23, 2025

    My grandfather, Simon Majaro, who has died aged 95, led a life rich in reinvention. A marketing professor at Cranfield University, he was also a management consultant, author, translator, luthier and patron of chamber music. From consulting to craftsma…

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