Her decision Glyceria to appear at the festival Meridian of Israel on June 17, in the midst of the Gaza war, lit … fires and sparked strong reactions, so the well -known singer staying left. Outside of the anniversary concert in Kallimarmaro For the 100th anniversary of the birth of Mikis Theodorakis.
The renowned performer has targeted those who believe that her participation in an event in Israel at the given time is politically and morally wrong. However, through television intervention in the show “The breakfast“Of ANT1, wanted to give her own answer and clarify her position.
«I am sorry that a small group of people is trying to destroy the wonderful cultural relationship between Israel and Greece, which has been maintained for years. I am an artist who deals with music and not politics. I will appear wherever they want me, and in Israel“Glyceria said with emphasis.
Her statement did not remain unhappy, as the public dialogue continues whether artists must take a political position through their appearances. Especially in times of conflict, the choice of participation in international festivals may be perceived as a political position, regardless of intentions.
It is noted that Five other Greek artists who were to participate in the same festival in Israel, they announced the cancellation of their participation. They are about Papadopoulou, Stelios Dionysiou, Katerina Tsiridou, Eleanna Papaioannou and Christos Nikolopouloswho decided to give the “present” only to the big concert in Kallimarmaro, dedicated to the emblematic Greek composer, Mikis Theodorakis.