On the initiative of the Ukrainian musician Tamara Lukasheva, who lives in Cologne, and under the patronage of the Mayor of Cologne, Henriette Reker, we are organizing a solidarity concert for the musicians living and working in Ukraine next Tuesday, 01 March 2022.
We share the deep dismay caused by Russia's aggressive belligerent invasion of Ukraine and stand in solidarity with all the people remaining in Ukraine, here especially the musicians. In order to support these people directly, we want not only to stand in solidarity with them but also to provide them with money as soon as possible.
Thus, together with Tamara Lukasheva, we will find a way to pass on all the income generated by this concert and other activities (entrance fees, donations, fees for WDR broadcasting rights, etc.) directly to those affected.
The concert evening, which will be broadcast live on WDR3 and via video stream on our website, will also be special musically: With the participation of numerous musicians from Cologne and North Rhine-Westphalia, Tamara Lukasheva will put together a program consisting of Ukrainian songs as well as original compositions and improvisations by the participating artists in various formations. Further information will be announced soon.
Participating musicians (as of 02/26/2022):
Tamara Lukasheva (vocals, piano)
Marianna Sadovka (vocals)
Matthias Schriefl (trumpet, euphonium, horn, tuba, vocals)
Janning Trumann (trombone)
Axel Fischbacher (guitar)
Clemens Orth (piano)
Jarry Singla (piano)
Philipp Zoubek (piano, synth)
Sebastian Gramms (doublebass)
Jakob Kühnemann (doublebass)
Joscha Oetz (doublebass)
Janko Hanushevsky (e-bass)
Dominik Mahnig (drums)
Christian Thomé (drums)
Syavash Rastani (percussion)
Moderation: Antje Hollunder (WDR3)
Suggested admission/donation: EUR 20.- (or gladly more)
