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A look back at the history of Freaknik, and examining Israel's entries into Eurovision

A look back at the history of Freaknik, and examining Israel's entries into Eurovision

FromCommotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud


A look back at the history of Freaknik, and examining Israel's entries into Eurovision

FromCommotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud

ratings:
Length:
24 minutes
Released:
Mar 26, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

With the release of the new doc Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told, Elamin is joined by veteran Atlanta hip-hop journalists Sonia Murray and David Dennis Jr., for a brief look at the history of one of Atlanta’s most iconic 90s Black street parties. Plus, one of the non-european countries participating in the Eurovision Song Contest this year is Israel, which has sparked debate on its place in the competition, espeically amidst the war in Gaza. Journalist and Eurovision expert Karen Fricker talks about the contest's goal of staying apolitical, and the songs submitted by Israel for the competition: October Rain and Hurricane.
Released:
Mar 26, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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Big laughs. Smart takes. Every day. Commotion is where you go for thoughtful and vibrant conversations about all things pop culture. Host Elamin Abdelmahmoud calls on journalists, critics, creators and friends to talk through the biggest arts & entertainment stories of the day, in 30 minutes or less.