'The dogs were getting upset': How LA band Muna survived their worst ever gig

BBC World Friday 24 July 2026, 23:01 UTC 1 min read

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The group discuss disastrous gigs, putting political action into music and the meaning of "queer pop".

LA (LOCATION) Muna (PERSON)

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