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Sanremo, all against Cally. The rapper: 'Art is freedom'

2020-01-19T16:10:22.972Z


Foa: 'Cally ethically unacceptable choice. Amadeus brings the festival back to the right size '(ANSA)


Controversy over the participation of rapper Junior Cally in Sanremo . Under accusation the lyrics of his songs judged sexist. But he replies: '' It is clear therefore that not only Junior Cally and her rhymes, but also women and sexism have nothing to do with this controversy. There are two things: either you accept the art of rap, and probably the art in general, which must be free to express itself, and you laugh at controversy. Or make the Sanremo Festival a 'hypocritical showcase of goodism, far from reality and a branch of the Italian Parliament' '.

The president of Rai, Marcello Foa, expresses "strong irritation for choices that go in the opposite direction from the one desired". "The Festival - declares the president of Rai -, especially on the occasion of its 70th anniversary, must represent a moment of sharing of values, of healthy entertainment and of national union, in compliance with the public service mandate. Choices such as that of Junior Cally are ethically unacceptable to the vast majority of Italians. " And he asks Amadeus to know "to bring the festival back to its right size".

The leader of the League, Matteo Salvini, also attacks Junior Cally. "One who incites hatred and violence against women - he says -. For a year I worked with Giulia Bongiorno to get the red code approved. Today I read that Rai is the most important Italian song festival, using public money, customs clearance and rape. I have no words: I hope this guy will never set foot on the Sanremo stage. "

The participation of the rapper is also severely criticized by M5s : "I consider it shameful that a rapper for children who has songs containing violent phrases in his repertoire and which instigate gender violence. I believe that RAI should play an important role in tackling violence against women. But at least I can avoid fomenting it by giving space to these "singers". I obviously reported everything with a direct communication to Rai, "says Senator Cinzia Leone, vice president of the commission of inquiry into the phenomenon of femicide.

Source: ansa

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