Within the midst of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Ukrainian steel band Jinjer has additionally spoken out for their nation and launched new merchandise to assist increase funds to help their nation.
“Thanks all for your involved messages and thanks all for your involved messages and prayers despatched to us over the past week, we might not reply however we’re studying them and so they imply the world to us,” stated bassist Eugene Abdukhanov. “As you already know, there’s struggle raging by the streets and cities of Ukraine proper now. Many individuals have little or no meals or water and are very afraid of what tomorrow might deliver.”
In partnership with their label Napalm Information, the band, consisting of Abdukhanov, singer Tatiana Shmayluk, guitarist Roman Ibramkhalilov, and drummer Vlad Ulasevich, is releasing two new T-Shirt designs to boost funds to be donated to varied charities all through Ukraine to assist with medical and meals provides, water and extra.
The shirt options the slogans “We Need Our House Again” and “Peace to Ukraine,” and 100 % of the proceeds will likely be given on to charitable organizations of the band’s selecting. The band will replace on donations on their social media.
“In the event you can not donate then please share this or any information associated to what’s actually occurring right here,” stated Abdukhanov. “Every sale might save any person’s life in Ukraine. Thanks.”
Following the current occasions in Ukraine, the band was additionally compelled to cancel their North American tour, which was scheduled to kick off March 16, and included headlining dates at the In This Second competition and Knotfest Roadshow supporting Slipknot. The band plan to renew their tour of South America in Might and a run of European dates and festivals within the fall of 2022.
Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine by Russia, Jinjer, together with numerous Ukrainian artists, in addition to Russian and Belarusian ones, have spoken out in regards to the ongoing disaster and denounced Russian President Vladimir Putin’s actions, together with the pop duo Bloom Twins, Lviv-based pop singer Khrystyna Soloviy, and DJ and singer-songwriter Ivan Dorn.
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