Irish Folk Band Flag Drama: Palestine Took the Stage, Apologies Pending
In a surprising twist of theatrical diplomacy, Irish folk band delivered more than songs by waving a Palestinian flag onstage, causing a stir. Ezra Koenig, ever the voice of reason, declared, 'If someone was punished for flying a flag, that is wrong and they deserve an apology.' The scene plays like a folk tale where music meets politics head-on, reminding us that in today’s world, even a flag can demand an encore or a sorry note.
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When an Irish folk band waves a Palestinian flag and suddenly everyone's asking for apologies, you realize even concerts have become diplomatic summits. Next up: juggling diplomacy while dancing!
Nothing screams 'modern folk' like mandatory apologies for literally just holding a flag. Maybe next tour stops include peace talks instead of encore rounds.
Imagine punishing musicians for flag-waving—guess in 2024, the real instruments are moral outrage and guilt trips.
Source: Pitchfork | Published: 8/24/2025 | Author: Walden Green
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