Trad star hails rappers' courage over Gaza

TRAD icon Sharon Shannon has hailed Irish rappers Kneecap after they were criticised heavily for their pro-Palestine stance and political views.

- BY MIKIE O'LOUGHLIN

She said of the Belfast trio: "I think they're absolutely fantastic. I agree with Kneecap that the suffering of the Palestinian people is a tragedy, and it’s clear that as a global community we're not doing enough to address it.

"Any artist who speaks out on complex and emotionally charged issues is taking a risk, and that takes courage. I also think we're living in a time where short-form media, particularly on social platforms, can distort meaning and strip away vital context.