The Majestic Theater, in the face of community pressure, canceled a Buju Banton concert that was to held tomorrow. The Zainea family (owners of the Majestic complex) claimed to not have known that Banton has used his music to advocate violence against gay people. They reported trying to get out of the contract for a month and finally deciding to break it and accept the financial consequences.
Instead Wednesday, September 30th, Affirmations, Transgender Detroit, and Triangle Foundationan are hosting an LGBT Awareness concert at the Magic Stick (part of the Majestic: ) at 8pm. Confirmed performers volunteering for the event include Ami Mattison, Andrea Wilson, The Big Pink Black, Chantel & Youth Montage, Cheryl Strebel, Coup Detroit, Jocelyn B “B----” of the Blues, Leslie Thompson, Steffie & the Dirty Virgins.
Meanwhile, an Ann Arbor venue has decided to hold a Banton concert. Protesting outside the Blind Pig at 208 S. First Street is an option if you happen to be in Ann Arbor Wednesday night.
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