The “Syrian Quarantine Music” Group Calls for facing Coronavirus by singing

Medical studies emphasize the importance of strengthening the psychological aspect of addressing the novel  Corona virus ( COVID-19) and  enhance  human immunity by practicing various activities to get away from   negativity and do some thing useful during  free  time ..

Among the activities launched by Syrian institutions and individuals inside and outside the country, the  “Syrian Quarantine Music”  group   was launched  three weeks ago   through the  social media websites.

 “the beginning of the project was born  as an idea launched by young people who were enjoying  music during  their journeys    and exploration activities in Syria”. One of the founders of the group   expatriate, Ahmed Ghanem, told  SANA.

He pointed out that later  the music sessions    turned into virtual groups to keep youth connected to music and find a way to discharge energy through singing and playing musical instrument where the virtual space gave them an opportunity to express themselves.

Ghanem made it clear  that when the Coruna virus began to spread, the experiment was generalized in order to encourage people to stay at home and invest time with something useful and enjoyable, adding the group   committed to receive whatever  related  to music.The group , includes professional musicians  and amateurs.

The  amateurs form, according to Ghanem,  the main pillar of the group   and are   greatly encouraged    in an atmosphere of simplicity and spontaneity.

Ghanem  indicated  that the group’s diversity  also  includes musical instruments and mixing eastern and western music  in addition to the creativity of Syrian youth in inventing musical instruments.

On his part , Mohamed Ibrahim, one of the group’s  founders said   that positivity and joy are achieved through the practice of music, since  it is an open space for  whoever loves  to express himself  in music in order to find a space to overcome psychological stress.

Concerning the participation of  people, Muhammad underlined that most of the  participations   show the Syrians’ adherence to the old and authentic music, most of which comes from heritage,   and reflects  a tremendous amount of creativity and talent.  

Mohammad noted  the increase in the number of followers of the band  on a daily basis, where a weekly program of participation is set-up for  listening, playing and participation.

It is noteworthy that the “Syrian Quarantine Music” group  witnesses a wide participation that exceeded 55 thousand members and participants within less than a month of its establishment…

Rawaa Ghanam