“War. What is the most opposite music? Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky asked when he appeared in a video at the Grammy ceremony. In an angry voice, Zelensky went on to give a long explanation of how war silences music and music ends the war.
Deadline heard that the segment was shot in the bunker two days ago and moved to different locations so that no one could see the origin of the clip. Eventually, he came to Vegas for the show.
“Our musicians wear armor instead of tuxedos. He sings to the wounded. in hospitals Even those who do not hear them. “But the music will still be broken,” she said.
“In any case, we defend freedom. Life. ᲡLove. Or me. “
“On our land we are fighting Russia, which is terribly silent with its bombs. “Death silence”, she said before calling, “fill the silence with your music”. Fill it out today to tell our story. Support us in every way. Anyone, but not silence. And then peace will come “.
Zelensky concluded by naming several cities in Ukraine, saying: “I dream of your life and your freedom. Free as you are on the Grammy stage. “
This was followed by a moving excerpt from John Legend, highlighted by the photos of the Ukrainian people and by the reading of a poet who fled the country a few days ago.
On March 25, the New York Post reported that President Zelensky was in talks to appear at the Oscars, but to no avail. Celebrities reunited for her appearance on the show, including Oscar co-host Amy Sumer, who shared the idea on The Drew Barrymore Show.
“I wanted to find a way to have Zelensky’s date, or write a tape or something, just because so many people are watching the Oscars,” Sumer said. “I think this is a great opportunity to comment on at least some issues. I have a few lines that highlight the current situation. “
Sean Penn went so far as to say that Zelensky should be on the Oscars show; otherwise, spectators and guests should boycott the ceremony. He threatened that his two statues of him would be on public display if the Ukrainian president didn’t have time to broadcast.
–Lynette Rice contributed to this report
Source: Deadline
