The debate over the cultural appropriation of dreadlocks continues. After several recently canceled concerts, this time it was the Austrian musician Mario Parizek. According to the “Neue Zürcher Zeitung” and “Züri Today”, his appearance at the bar “Das Gleis” in Zurich did not materialize. Those responsible for “Gleis” stated that the “discomfort of our fellow men” was the decisive factor in the decision. Parizek feels misunderstood.
“Fascist Attitude”
The musician himself shared the incident on social media. He attests to those responsible for a “more or less fascist attitude”. He withdrew the statement on Thursday via “Instagram”: