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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Amelia Neath

Famous musician forced to cancel concert after Air Canada refused $3m cello seat on plane

Sheku Kanneh-Mason, 25, who played at Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s 2018 wedding, missed a show after his cello was denied boarding - (Getty Images)

An award-winning British cellist who performed at the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex was forced to postpone a concert after his pre-booked cello was denied boarding by Air Canada.

Sheku Kanneh-Mason, 25, who performed at the Royal Wedding aged just 19, released a joint statement on his social media with his sister, pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason, that they would have to postpone their Toronto show on their winter tour.

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