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Steve Van Zandt, Artists United Against Apartheid, and the "Sun City" Album (1985)

Aug 25, 2024 · 1h 8m 49s
Steve Van Zandt, Artists United Against Apartheid, and the "Sun City" Album (1985)
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What a Creep Season 26, Episode 5 Sun City and Apartheid in South Africa https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sun_City_(South_Africa) is a luxury resort and casino complex in South Africa. During the https://history.state.gov/milestones/1989-1992/apartheid), it became...

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What a Creep
Season 26, Episode 5

Sun City and Apartheid in South Africa Sun City is a luxury resort and casino complex in South Africa. During the apartheid era (1948-1990s), it became infamous for hosting international artists despite the global cultural boycott of South Africa. The South African government promoted Sun City as a major entertainment destination, but for many, it symbolized the oppression and exploitation of apartheid. Artists United Against Apartheid was a collective of musicians who came together in 1985 to raise awareness and protest apartheid, mainly targeting the Sun City resort. Steven Van Zandt, a musician and member of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band, and record producer Arthur Baker spearheaded the group. They were outraged by the continued performances of international artists at Sun City despite the call for a cultural boycott of South Africa.

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