Larsson posts fuller explanation for skipping the show
3 Sep 21 · 2d ago · 2 comments · 1 source · development 3 of 3
Larsson said her decision was not purely political and that she still wants to perform for people in every country, while suggesting a more formal statement could follow.
“I have spent some time thinking about everything and decided that to not do the show aligns with me the most right now, for many different personal reasons beyond politics.”
Zara Larsson
Zara Larsson Swedish pop singer
Kenneth Roth Human rights advocate, former HRW executive directorUnited Arab Emirates (government) Host nation of Abu Dhabi Grand PrixRapid Support Forces (RSF) Sudanese paramilitary groupLewis Capaldi Co-headliner of the Yasalam After-Race Concerts
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Exactly, I'm trying to understand this logic if anybody would care to explain?? I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say while I agree that Saudi Arabia is a corrupt country, by the same logic these artists shouldn't perform in the US either. Risk aside due to current events, why must every artist boycott an entire country, and not let their fans…
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If they keep the race in Abu Dhabi, the drivers could be dodging Iranian drones as an added challenge.
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