Brooklyn Arts Council’s Folk Arts program asked New York City traditional artists to create original music to inform the public amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Our NYC Beatz Coronavirus Song Contest received numerous entries; each song’s music and lyrics offers incredible tools for living, raises awareness to stem the spread of coronavirus in New York City, and — most importantly — inspires hope.
After much deliberation, our Folk Arts Society selected six finalists. Below, you’ll find songs by Ayusha Sanzhiev, Reem Abdou, Suvdaa Kheried, Tatiana Maslak, Daria Primus, and Fernando L Garcia Rodas. After listening — and relistening — to these remarkable anthems, please use the form at the bottom of the page to rank these six songs in order of preference. First prize is $650.
Or, join us live on July 23 to meet the artists and cast your vote for our New York City Beatz Coronavirus competition.
Click here to learn more about "Ukrainian Potpourri" by Tatiana Maslak.
Click here to learn more about "Stay Together and Strong" by Zerd.
