Singer Brittany Howard spoke out against ICE at a US festival — Rolling Stone

Alabama Shakes frontwoman Brittany Howard spoke out against the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE) and called on people to support one another during her performance at the Ohana festival in Dana Point, California, USA. According to Rolling Stone, a badge reading “ICE OUT” was attached to her guitar strap.

Call for solidarity

During her set on September 26, Howard addressed thousands of spectators with a speech about hope and mutual support amid ICE raids in the United States. She said she is inspired by people who risk their lives to protect one another, their communities, neighbors and rights. According to the singer, people’s care for one another gives her hope for the future.

Festivalgoers greeted her words with cheers. Howard had previously also told Rolling Stone that she wants people to know they can rely on one another.

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Alabama Shakes performance

Alabama Shakes performed songs from their 2012 debut album Boys & Girls, including “Rise to the Sun” and “Hold On.” The program also featured “Guess Who” and “Dunes” from the album Sound & Color.

The band also presented material from its new album I Must Be Dreaming, Alabama Shakes’ first record in 11 years. The performed songs included “American Dream.” Howard is joined in the band by Zac Cockrell and Heath Fogg.