The war doesn’t let us choose who survives and who stays in eternal silence.
Our musicians wear body armor instead of tuxedos.
They sing to the wounded in hospitals even to those who can’t hear them.
But the music will break through anyway."
According toVariety, the video was shot within the last 48 hours in a bunker in Kyiv.
However, Zelenskyy used his time during the ceremony to make a powerful connection between music and freedom.
But it was an appearance beforehand by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that left many at home in tears.
“Fill the silence with your music.
Fill it today,” he said, perVariety.
“Tell our story.
Tell the truth about the war on your social networks and TV.
But not silence.”
Social media users were quick to praise Zelenskyy’s speech.
“Thank you #GRAMMYs for giving space to President #Zelenskiy tonight,“wroteone Twitter user.
“Im crying.”
And anotherposted, “The Grammys just put the Oscars to shame.”
“We hope the segment inspires our worldwide audience to get involved to support these critical humanitarian efforts.”
