All SLĀV performances canceled by Montreal Jazz Fest following controversy

All performances of a controversial show SLĀV: A theatrical odyssey based on songs of slaves were canceled following protests against controversial production, which incorporated songs composed by slaves

"To Those Who Have Been Injured

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" We took the decision with the artist Betty Bonifbadi to cancel all performances of The show, presented by the organizers in a press release Wednesday.

The show, directed by Robert Lepage, has been described as cultural appropriation by critics

It has been described as a trip "through traditional Africa". From American songs, from cotton fields to construction sites, from railroads, from slaves to prison songs "by Théatre du Nouveau Monde

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Protesters also showed up the following night, some saying that Lepage takes advantage of the story, "I do not believe that the descendants of the people who wrote these songs will see this show," Lucas Charlie said. Rose, a hip-hop artist who organized the event

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Whites should not enjoy history, culture and culture of the suffering of the blacks

WATCH BELOW: Demonstration against the Jazz Festival showing songs of black slaves

Tuesday, the American musician Moses Sumney retired from the Festival of Jazz, saying he was disappointed by the decision of the festival A white group of singers, directed by a white Quebec director, sings songs of African-American slaves, sometimes dressed as slaves and cotton gatherers. "

SLĀV, a sold-out show, was considered the most popular events in Montreal

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The ticket holders can get a refund at the point of purchase.The 39th edition of the Montreal International Jazz Festival will be held until As of July 7.

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