Censorship of Lindenberg's Hit: Cultural struggle at the Humboldt Forum!

Censorship of Lindenberg's Hit: Cultural struggle at the Humboldt Forum!

In an outrageous act of censorship, Udo Lindenberg's iconic hit "Special train to Pankow" from the Humboldt Forum in Berlin was disfigured! The foundation confirmed that after a discussion with choirs and the artistic direction, the word "Oberindianer" from the song of 1983 was deleted, as many perceived it as discriminatory and racist. Instead, the word "Ober-I" is now sung with a special emphasis. A scandal that heats the minds!

politicians outraged about censorship

The reactions to this decision are overwhelming! Bundestag Vice President Wolfgang Kubicki was outraged by "bild.de": "How cultural is actually to censor a song text for over four decades?" He emphasizes that the freedom of art is anchored in the Basic Law and calls on the Minister of Culture Claudia Roth to position herself clearly. "The freedom of art has to be defended in our country!", Kubicki continues.

But the criticism does not end here! Hubertus Knabe, GDR historian, goes on and describes the Humboldt Forum as "left-wing radical sect". He demands that those who support this censorship must be elected from the office. The CDU politician Ottilie Klein is also outraged: "At the former location of the Palace of the Republic, a song is censored to mock the dictatorial SED regime!" In their eyes, the "Grotesk" and "Historical Control" foundation is intervene. The wave of indignation shows that a storm in the water glass is sparked here!