Egypt Union Bans US Rapper Travis Scott's Pyramid Concert

The Egyptian musicians' syndicate announced Tuesday it would not allow a planned concert at the Giza pyramids by US rapper Travis Scott, in a rare move citing offence to "traditions". International music stars often perform at the feet of Egypt's famed pyramids near the capital Cairo. The powerful musicians' union rarely opposes such events, but in recent years has spearheaded a fight against musical genres deemed improper in Egypt, with rap a frequent target. Egypt has also increasingly opposed what it views as a "rewriting" of its history, finding fault...