Anohni

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Merits
Anti-fascist Environmental awareness Female empowerment Human rights LGBTQ+ ally LGBTQ+ representation
Genre
Dance · Electronic · Pop ›Art pop
Country
United Kingdom

Findings

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Anohni has advocated for trans visibility and LGBTQ+ rights, and named her band in tribute to trans activist Marsha P. Johnson. Her work and interviews address discrimination and the treatment of transgender people. Source
2016 Her album "Hopelessness" confronted climate change, drone warfare and state surveillance. Source
2016 She joined Martu traditional owners and other activists on a 100-kilometre protest walk against a proposed uranium mine on their land in Western Australia, and performed benefit concerts in support of their campaign. Source
2016 Her song “Manta Ray”, written for the documentary "Racing Extinction", brought attention to ecological destruction and earned an Academy Award nomination. She boycotted the ceremony after being excluded from the live performance lineup, using her public statement to discuss the marginalisation of trans artists and environmental issues. Source
2017 Through the Future Feminism project, Anohni collaborated with other artists on a manifesto addressing misogyny, women’s rights and patriarchal systems. Source

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