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Who Can Silence The Wind? - Ukraine Fundraiser

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At a time when the entire world is gripped by the Russian invasion of Ukraine and by the dogged and resourceful struggle of the Ukrainian people to remain a free nation, it seems fitting to reissue the anthemic recording, “Who can silence the wind?”

Originally recorded in 2018, “Who can silence the wind?” recalls the funeral of the great Russian writer, Boris Pasternak (“Dr Zhivago”). Pasternak was the son of two Ukrainian parents and throughout his life remained close to his roots. 

A poet and novelist who was sensitive to the harsh realities of life under Soviet rule, Pasternak visited Ukraine during the Holodomor, a period when between 6 and 10 million Ukrainians died due to a man-made famine inflicted on them by Stalin. 

As new horrors unfold before us today, and as an outpouring of support and humanitarian aid flows to Ukraine from many parts of Europe, the sentiments of “Who can silence the wind?” seem very fitting.

“The church bells they are pealing
Even the stones cry out
No one can suppress the truth
And death it has no power
So we keep on reciting His eternal words
Honour paid where it is due

– Who can silence the wind?”

All proceeds from this single will be donated to the relief work of the Irish Red Cross and Unicef in Ukraine.

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released March 10, 2022

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