German music award scrapped over anti-Semitism row: organisers

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RSS April 26, 2018
German music award scrapped over anti-Semitism row: organisers

BERLIN – The organisers of Germany's Echo Music Awards said Wednesday they would scrap their main annual prize due to a row over this year's winners, a rap duo who have been slammed for anti-Semitic lyrics. 


"The Echo brand is so badly damaged that a complete new beginning is necessary," said Germany's Music Industry Association, adding that the "Echo will be no more." 
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