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Duffy: 'Why is Jay-Z at Glastonbury a problem?'

Singer backs the rapper for the Somerset festival

May 28, 2008 | 6 Comments
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Duffy has lent her support to Jay-Z, who is set to headline the Glastonbury festival next month (June 28) despite a bout of criticism about the organisers' choice.

The Welsh singer said she didn't understand why the decision to book the rapper had been slammed by the likes of Oasis' Noel Gallagher.

Noel Gallagher lashed out at the choice of Saturday night headliner, saying that hip-hop was "wrong" for the Somerset festival. Jay-Z responded by calling for more respect between musical genres.

Speaking to Glastonburyfestivals.co.uk, Duffy said she was looking forward to seeing Jay-Z more than any other artist performing at the bash.

"I genuinely think he's a great musician," she said. "I was quite intrigued by it [the criticism he received]. It hadn't really crossed my mind that his appearance might be a problem. I've seen him live and it was one of the best shows I've ever been to.

"[I saw him] at the Royal Albert Hall in London. He had these great string arrangements and was just an amazing showman. It was really fun and you left feeling good. I'm completely excited about seeing him again."

chrispaz

May 28, 2008

I don't think Jay Z at Glastonbury is a problem either. I do think that Duffy at Glastonbury is a big fucking problem though.

cinderfella

May 28, 2008

there is a problem with Jay Z playing glastonbury, he's too good for this poor excuse for a fucking festival. as is Duffy. she should stick to decent festivals

doherty49

May 28, 2008

bollocks he is a problem. He's ruined glastonbury 08 i hope he gets booed off because he's too far up his own arse

nickjcray

May 28, 2008

So, tell me again. Why can you STILL get Glastonbury Tickets????

ed2005

May 29, 2008

I'm not going to Glastonbury but i would rather see Jay-Z than either the Verve or Kings Of Leon. Glastonbury has always been about a variety of music acts, far more than the Carling Weekend has. he's done some great tracks, and anyone who goes along to boo him...well, more fool them. Maybe one day you'll grow up.