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