Sonia De Los Santos cancels Kennedy Center shows, citing unwelcoming climate
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Key Points:
- Mexican American artist De Los Santos canceled her Kennedy Center shows, citing the venue's current climate as unwelcoming to her, her band, and their audience, particularly given her focus on immigrant stories.
- Kennedy Center spokesperson Roma Daravi criticized De Los Santos' reasoning, calling it offensive and accusing her of discrimination by refusing to engage with an inclusive institution.
- Several artists, including Lin-Manuel Miranda, Peter Wolf, and Bela Fleck, have canceled performances at the Kennedy Center following President Trump’s takeover of the board and attempts to rebrand the venue as the Trump-Kennedy Center.
- The rebranding effort and leadership changes at the Kennedy Center have sparked controversy and accusations of politicizing the cultural institution, leading to multiple
