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Days of Rona: Nijat Hasanzadeh of Pyraweed

Posted in Features on April 16th, 2020 by JJ Koczan

The statistics of COVID-19 change with every news cycle, and with growing numbers, stay-at-home isolation and a near-universal disruption to society on a global scale, it is ever more important to consider the human aspect of this coronavirus. Amid the sad surrealism of living through social distancing, quarantines and bans on gatherings of groups of any size, creative professionals — artists, musicians, promoters, club owners, techs, producers, and more — are seeing an effect like nothing witnessed in the last century, and as humanity as a whole deals with this calamity, some perspective on who, what, where, when and how we’re all getting through is a needed reminder of why we’re doing so in the first place.

Thus, Days of Rona, in some attempt to help document the state of things as they are now, both so help can be asked for and given where needed, and so that when this is over it can be remembered.

Thanks to all who participate. To read all the Days of Rona coverage, click here. — JJ Koczan

Pyraweed Nijat Hasanzadeh

Days of Rona: Nijat Hasanzadeh of Pyraweed (Baku, Azerbaijan)

How are you dealing with this crisis as a band? Have you had to rework plans at all? How is everyone’s health so far?

It of course came unexpectedly. We had just finished recording our new album a few months before this started. Now we are just working on final bits prior the release.

The access to our base is forbidden. Concerts and tours that had been planned for the next several months are cancelled. Thankfully, we are all well and trying to use the quarantine time exploring new ideas.

What are the quarantine/isolation rules where you are?

Rules are changing rapidly, it started with some pre-caution and awareness measures by the government, and just now it has been announced that we should stay at home except for an urgent need like medical care, going to a grocery store, etc. Luckily, we don’t have too many covid-19 cases in Azerbaijan.

How have you seen the virus affecting the community around you and in music?

This situation has a huge impact on all spheres of life. Some people are depressed or apathetic.

A lot of musicians who used to earn money by playing in cover bands or giving music lessons have temporarily lost their jobs. Many have lost inspiration to create, especially considering that rehearsals are banned. Not too many musicians have facilities to play the music at home.

What is the one thing you want people to know about your situation, either as a band, or personally, or anything?

Stay home and get ready for the 420 album’s release on 20.04.2020.

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