Italian band I Patagari mixes 'Hava Nagila' with 'Free Palestine' Chant

In front of tens of thousands in Rome, Italian Band mixes 'Hava Nagila' with 'Free Palestine' Chant Italian band I Patagari, known from Italy’s X Factor, sparked backlash after using a traditional Jewish song to deliver a pro-Palestinian message during a major Workers’ Day event attended by tens of thousands *** An Italian pop band sparked controversy Thursday evening during a major May Day concert in Rome by combining a traditional Jewish folk tune with pro-Palestinian slogans, drawing criticism from some for politicizing the cultural performance. The band I Patagari, a popular group among young Italians and runners-up in last year’s Italian edition of The X Factor, took the stage during the annual May 1 festivities, which drew tens of thousands of attendees to Rome’s central square. The concert, featuring many of the country’s top musical acts, marks International Workers’ Day, a holiday with strong cultural and political significance in Italy. https://bit.ly/4jJBFve #XFactor #IPatagari #MusicBand #ItalianBand #Festivals #May1 #Italy #JewishNews #Rome #JewishFolkTune #Slogans #Ynetnews #YnetGlobal #FrancescoFrazoli