Kennedy Center Cancellations Rise Amid Political Controversy
TL;DR
Béla Fleck, an 18-time Grammy-winning banjo player, withdrew from three Kennedy Center concerts with the National Symphony Orchestra, citing the venue's recent politicization following the addition of President Trump's name to its board, which he felt made performing there charged and political.
- Béla Fleck Withdraws From Kennedy Center Concerts The New York Times
- All the Kennedy Center cancellations since Trump’s name was added The Washington Post
- More Artists Cancel Concerts at Newly Named Trump Kennedy Center The Violin Channel
- 'Wicked' composer Stephen Schwartz backs out of Kennedy Center event NBC News
- Trump may have his name on the building but it’s still the Kennedy Center to Congress AP News
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