J’Something of South African urban jazz band Mi Casa took to Instagram to detail how the band has ‘lost everything’ to the coronavirus pandemic.

The Coronavirus pandemic has had diverse adverse effects on economies and industries around the globe, with the music industry being no exception.

This has resulted in musicians and other industry players go public with their personal ordeals. J’Something of South African urban jazz band Mi Casa is one of the latest acts to follow suit.

On the eve of the band’s album release, J’Something took to Instagram to disclose how he and his bandmates Mo T and Dr. Duda “had lost everything” to COVID-19. Detailing how they had local and international tours lined-up that unfortunately had to be canceled.

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Lastly I just wanna let you all know that even though you see us on TV and we are called “celebrities” and known to be famous, my band is nothing without YOU! I know how hard this moment is for us as nation and as a society … if I can just let you know from our side we’ve lost absolutely everything! For this album we had a European tour planned for June and July and they all cancelled, Local album tours planned for April and May all cancelled, and all other shows cancelled/postponed … we have nothing. BUT before this sounds super grim … I wanna let you know that we have YOU! We have your love and passion, we have your support for the music and to be releasing an album at this time is probably the most daunting thing we’ve ever had to do! More so, it’s the amount of money we have already invested into the project and hoping that the return would be the bookings! With all that said, I want to encourage you all … do not lose hope, look around and realize the blessings, the breath in your lungs, the roof over your heads, to food on the table and the relationships in place! Together we are going to get through this … my band @micasamusic will be there … through thick and thin and we hope more than anything that the music we release can really touch you, fill you with hope and comfort you in these times! The first single is called #ChurchBells and it’s out 2’moro … hit the link in my bio to pre save it! Love, J

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He also took some time to reflect on their journey as a group and appreciate bandmates Mo T and Dr. Duda; and also the fans, urging them to keep supporting.

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