Palestinian artist Saint Levant postpones tour due to US visa issues

Palestinian artist Marwan Abdelhamid, known as Saint Levant, has postponed his debut North American tour due to “major US visa issues.” Despite initial approval for his visa, he was unexpectedly subjected to additional background checks, prompting the decision to delay the 41-date tour until spring 2027. This trend reflects ongoing challenges faced by international performers in securing US visas amid stricter immigration policies, which have affected various artists, including Tinariwen and Diego Millan.

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