Ukrainian sisters Elanore and Angelina Bezhenar visit Midday Music with Doug Jayne (Aired: June 2, 2023)

IMG 4925More than a year has passed since Russia Invaded Ukraine. Some who fled found a new home in Sonoma County. Among them, the Bezhenar family. Sisters Eleanor and Angelina, along with their mother Maria, stopped by to talk about a recent Stand Up for Ukraine benefit concert in Sebastopol. They even sang a few songs for us!
 
Sonoma County musician Nina Gerber joined them.  
 
Have a listen!
 
 

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The Army, The Navy on Midday Music

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