40 ár síðani risastóru Live Aid konsertirnar 13. juli 1985

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On July 13, 1985, two massive concerts were held on the same day - one at Wembley Stadium in London, the other at John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia - with the aim of raising funds for famine relief in Ethiopia. Spearheaded by Bob Geldof (Boomtown Rats) and Midge Ure (Ultravox), the event known as Live Aid was broadcast via satellite to nearly the entire globe, drawing in an estimated 1.5 billion viewers.

In this radio segment, I discuss the origins and cultural significance of Live Aid, the musical lineup, and the legacy of songs like “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” and “We Are the World.” I also reflect on critical perspectives, including the politics of humanitarian aid, questions of representation, and critiques such as the “white saviour” narrative.