Wikipedia's first sentence called it “palestinian singer”. Today it says “palestinian singer based in east jerusalem”.
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The opening as it read in October 6, 2023
Bashar Murad ( Arabic : بشار مراد; born 7 February 1993) is a Palestinian singer-songwriter and video artist based in East Jerusalem . His music addresses societal norms, the Israeli occupation, and gender equality in the Middle East . He is most commonly known for his collaboration with Icelandic techno -punk band Hatari on the song "Klefi / Samed (صامد)", which was shortly released after Hatari raised banners featuring the Palestinian flag at the final of Eurovision Song Contest 2019 in Tel Aviv , Israel.1 Murad released his debut EP "Maskhara" in June 2021. "Palestinian musician Bashar Murad's unlikely collaboration with Icelandic band tops 1m views" . The Globe and Mail .
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The opening as it stood in 2020
Palestinian musician Musical artist Bashar Murad ( Arabic : بشار مراد; born February 7, 1993) is a Palestinian singer, songwriter, and social activist based in East Jerusalem . His music addresses societal norms, the Israeli Occupation, and LGBT+ rights in the Middle East . He is most commonly known for his collaboration with Icelandic Techno -Punk band Hatari on the song Klefi / Samed (صامد), which was shortly released after Hatari raised the Palestinian flag at the grand finale of Eurovision 2019 in Tel Aviv , Israel. "Palestinian musician Bashar Murad's unlikely collaboration with Icelandic band tops 1m views" . The Globe and Mail .
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The opening as it stood in 2025
Palestinian musician Musical artist Bashar Murad ( Arabic : بشار مراد ; born 7 February 1993) is a Palestinian singer-songwriter and video artist based in East Jerusalem . His music addresses societal norms, the Israeli occupation , and gender equality in the Middle East . He is best known for his collaboration with Icelandic techno -punk band Hatari on the song "Klefi / Samed", which was released shortly after Hatari raised banners featuring the Palestinian flag at the final of Eurovision Song Contest 2019 in Tel Aviv . Murad released his debut EP Maskhara in June 2021. "Palestinian musician Bashar Murad's unlikely collaboration with Icelandic band tops 1m views" . The Globe and Mail .
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Wikipedia's first sentence called it “palestinian singer”. Today it says “palestinian singer based in east jerusalem”. Read the current article and compare.
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palestinian singer
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palestinian singer based in east jerusalem
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