DOUBLE BILL: Palestine/Israel and Israeli Musicians - Diametrically Opposed

[mary <humdrum2 at libero.it>]

Palestine Think Tank proposes two features on two Israeli-born 
musicians who speak publicly on the issue of Israel and explain it's 
actions to those outside of Israel. One of them uses her notoriety 
and talent to serve the State as a Hasbara Tool and the other uses 
his notoriety and talent to expose its violence and racism.

Upon the selection of Noa, claiming to sing a song for "peace" in the 
Eurovision Contest together with Mira Awad, an analysis of her 
qualification as a peace advocate is examined.  Following that, we 
present a film by Tali Atzmon to celebrate the release of Gilad 
Atzmon's highly acclaimed new recording "In Loving Memory of 
America", as well as an interview published in today's Guardian with 
Atzmon. The film shows segments of the recording session, an 
interview and a firey live performance. If you haven't seen live 
footage of Atzmon, this is a chance to understand what the fuss is all about.

Atzmon special:
http://palestinethinktank.com/2009/03/05/video-performance-and-interview-with-gilad-atzmon/

AND
Noa special:
http://palestinethinktank.com/2009/02/28/noa-the-hasbara-queen-and-islamphobe-prepares-for-battle/

SEE ALSO: Feature article from Jazzwise.

http://palestinethinktank.com/2009/03/02/jazzwise-feature-article-gilad-atzmon-the-ornithologist/