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#COVID19SA – Some of the best isolation performances

───   12:23 Sat, 28 Mar 2020

#COVID19SA – Some of the best isolation performances | News Article

Technology is enabling musicians across the globe, especially those in countries where coronavirus lockdowns are enforced, to continue spreading their heartfelt messages.









Locally, some of South Africa’s most beloved talents came together to ‘video call’ this cool tune.


The Roedean School South Africa’s choir performed an amazing rendition of Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah to remind people that we are indeed #TogetherApart.


The International Opera Choir also went all out with their version of Verdi’s "Va pensiero" ("Nabucco").


Jon Bon Jovi asked his YouTube fans to help him write a song about these uncertain times. Here he tries out some of the suggested verses.


If you’re up for a bit of a laugh, Neil Diamond sings “Sweet Caroline” with updated lyric for safety during Covid-19 pandemic.


On the 16th of March, Coldplay’s Chris Martin played a mini gig at home and invited other musicians to follow suit. Now the #TogetherAtHome concert series is supported by Global Citizen and how can watch a whole bunch of other artists perform here


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