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Massive Attack Respond to Brexit with a Rare Performance of 'Eurochild'

Tricky also joined the group on stage for the performance.
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During a headlining set at the 2016 British Summer Time festival, Massive Attack called attention to the recent Brexit referendum vote with a rare performance of their track, "Eurochild." The group performed the song, from their 1994 album Protection, for the first time in 20 years.

"As sons of immigrants, we are both very disappointed with the situation," band member Robert Del Naja said, according to The Independent. "We can't allow ourselves to fall victim to the populist bulls--- going on at the moment. We can't let the bigots and racists back into this situation."

In addition to the heartfelt message, the group also displayed messages with political motifs, including "We're in this together" and #WithRefugees.

Tricky also joined the group on stage for the performance. The musician and producer, who was an early collaborator with the group, had only performed live once before with Massive Attack.

Listen to "Eurochild" below.