German broadcaster ZDF cancelled a planned joint appearance by rapper and singer Danger Dan with pianist Igor Levit in the anniversary episode of the satirical program Die Anstalt. The reason was the lyrics of the new song Keine Angst, which deals with resistance against right-wing extremism and, according to the broadcaster's management, raised questions as to whether it contains a call to violence. Deutschlandfunk ↗
The appearance was originally supposed to be part of the program, but ZDF's management subsequently intervened and the invitation was withdrawn. The program's creators called this move cowardly and criticized the interference in editorial work. Danger Dan rejected the claim that the song calls for violence, stating that it should be understood as a response to the building of effective anti-fascist structures. Spiegel.de ↗
The broadcaster's decision sparked a dispute over the limits of artistic freedom, satire, and the responsibility of public broadcasters. The German Journalists' Union criticized the ban on the appearance as an infringement on freedom of opinion and art. Several articles also point out that the song's lyrics contain provocative passages that some commentators interpret as problematic in relation to violence against the right wing. Welt ↗
The case will likely continue to fuel discussion about how much space public broadcasters should give to politically outspoken music, and how they should assess the satirical or artistic context of such performances. Tagesschau ↗
ZDF cancels appearance by Danger Dan and Igor Levit
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ZDF-Ausladung von Igor Levit und Danger Dan: Angst ist ein schlechter Ratgeber
Tagesspiegel
| 06:36 17.07.
Danger Dan: »Die Anstalt«-Team nennt Ausladung des Rappers »mutlos«
Spiegel.de
| 15:38 17.07.
Medien - Wegen Songtext von "Keine Angst": ZDF lädt Danger Dan und Igor Levit wieder aus - Vorwurf der Zensur
Deutschlandfunk
| 15:35 17.07.
Danger Dan und Igor Levit: Ärger um abgesagten ZDF-Auftritt
Tagesschau
| 14:03 17.07.
ZDF: DJV kritisiert Auftrittsverbot für Danger Dan und Igor Levit
Die Zeit
| 13:05 17.07.
Medien - Wegen Songtext von "Keine Angst": ZDF lädt Danger Dan und Igor Levit wieder aus
Deutschlandfunk
| 10:23 17.07.
»Keine Angst«: Danger Dan bestreitet Aufruf zu Gewalt nach Auftrittsabsage durchs ZDF
Die Zeit
| 09:44 17.07.
ZDF lädt Danger Dan und Igor Levit wegen Songtext aus Sendung aus
Der Standard
| 09:30 17.07.
Musik und Fernsehen: Danger Dan contra ZDF: Ein Songtext und seine Folgen
Die Zeit
| 09:11 17.07.
Danger Dan und das ZDF: Hier wird etwas übertrieben
Die Zeit
| 08:46 17.07.
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