INDIA / RITWIK DAS
Presenting The Special Version Of The Song Come On India. This Song is Dedicated to all those who are working in the essential services during this pandemic.
TIBET / THE LOCK DOWN RAP
JAPAN / The Japanese Artists Project
This is a difficult time not only for freelance artists like ourselves, but everyone from restaurant workers, students, family members and especially medical care workers due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Many of us are suffering financially and more than anything, mentally. I am not usually the type to get upset, but since the “New York State on Pause” order took effect, I lost all of my motivation as an actor because we can not predict what’s gonna happen next. After watching Governor Cuomo’s press conference and world celebrities sing John Lennon’s Imagine, I regained hope. I am an artist. My mission is to deliver my message to you all by expressing under any circumstances. I thought it is time that we, as artists stand up together for all over the world and our Japanese community. That’s why I decided to make a video of Sukiyaki (Ue o Muite Arukō) song by Mr. kyu Sakamoto, with lyrics by Mr. Rokusuke Ei and music by Mr. Hachidai Nakamura. I caught myself singing this song the other day and it cheered me up. I hope this video will send a message to all over the world and our Japanese community as well as an appreciation to Governor Cuomo. We are facing an unprecedented situation, but we are not alone. We are all in this together, and will eventually get through this challenge. Let’s keep our heads up high. Ryuma Matsuzaka https://www.musahitomi.com