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James Taylor cancels Manila concert, protesting Philippine president's war on drugs

American singer-songwriter James Taylor canceled an upcoming concert in Manila to protest Philippine President Rodrigo Duterteâ€™s war on drugs, a campaign of extrajudicial slaughter that has claimed more than 6,000 lives.Â Taylor, a Grammy winner known for songs including â€œFire and Rainâ€ and â€œYouâ€™ve...

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05:52 on December 21 2016

James Taylor Cancels His Manila Concert Because of Rodrigo Duterte’s War on Drugs

Time — "I don't think of my music as particularly political but sometimes one is called upon to make a political stand" more info

08:05 on December 21 2016

US singer James Taylor cancels Manila concert over drug war

BBC News - UK — US singer James Taylor cancels a concert in Manila over Philippines' brutal war on drugs. more info

09:25 on December 21 2016

James Taylor cancels Manila concert to protest Philippines drug killings

Reuters — MANILA (Reuters) - American singer-songwriter James Taylor has canceled a concert in the Philippines in a show of opposition to what he said were "unacceptable" killings ... more info

11:15 on December 21 2016

James Taylor cancels Manila concert, protesting Philippine president's war on drugs

L.A. Times - Entertainment — American singer-songwriter James Taylor canceled an upcoming concert in Manila to protest Philippine President Rodrigo Duterteâ€™s war on drugs, a campaign of extraj... more info

15:09 on December 21 2016

James Taylor Cancels Philippines Concert Over President’s Brutal Anti-Drug Campaign

Stereogum — James Taylor cancelled an upcoming concert in the Philippines, stating that President Rodrigo Duterte's crackdown on suspected drug offenders is "deeply concerning and un... more info

23:17 on December 21 2016

James Taylor cancels Philippines gig to protest murderous anti-drug policy

USA Today Music — Taylor attacks President Duterte's policy as 'summary executions' of drug suspects. more info

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