In late May 2022, 27 Ukrainian musicians from three military orchestras stationed in Mariupol were captured by the Russians.

These individuals are members of the orchestras of the National Guard of Ukraine, the 36th Marine Brigade Orchestra, and the Armed Forces of Ukraine Orchestra. Their current condition and whereabouts remain unknown.

The "Bring the Band Home" project, initiated by Anastasia Emeljanenko, ardently advocates for the return of these Ukrainian musicians to their homeland. As part of this initiative, the families of these prisoners of war musicians collaborated with the creative group Tablefruit and their partners to create the art project "Broken Melody." They also produced a video clip set to the music of the Ukrainian composer and artist Nastya Vogan.

A sheet music with blank spaces is understandable even for those who have little knowledge of musical notation. A violin that no longer plays, as its strings are replaced by barbed wire. These art pieces demand attention and distribution. Each one, in its own unique way, powerfully conveys the horror and brutality inflicted by Russian occupiers upon cultural figures.

It remains a 'Broken Melody' until all these musicians are back home.

Watch full video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5U78cPbWpjA