2025-05-02
27 分钟This is The Guardian.
Today, how three Irish-language rappers kicked up an international political storm.
Before we start, this episode contains quite a bit of swearing from the very beginning.
This is the Irish rap group Kneecap.
They've been around a few years, they're good fun, and no strangers to controversy.
Usually, they invite it.
Three guys from West Belfast and Derry, making art that's hard to pin down.
They're seriously political and ironic, just having a laugh, provocative and taking the piss.
Rapping in Irish.
And giving voice to young people in Northern Ireland, grappling with a history that isn't past.
In Ireland, a place still very much under British occupation.
Kneecap have won a BAFTA.
Kneecap, Rich.
Got shortlisted for an Oscar.
Kneecap.
Performed at Glastonbury.
And last month gave a signature performance at the festival Coachella.
And at the end of their set, they push pro-Palestinian messages up on the big screen behind them.
And now they've really landed themselves a controversy.
Belfast rappers kneecap have been condemned by the government.