Afro Harmony has opened up about the challenges they faced after the Covid-19 pandemic and how the music industry has evolved since then.
The band explained that during the pandemic, DJs were more in demand, leading to a decline in the need for live bands.
Speaking on E Vibes Musical Band Series, Mac Hamlet, the deputy leader of Afro Harmony, shared that while the situation was difficult for bands during the Covid period, things are improving, with more people and companies now opting for live bands again.
“From Covid time, it was not easy for bands, but right now, it’s evolving. People and most companies want to involve bands in their restaurants and clubs. Before, it was more about DJs, and there was a decline in bands, but now it’s rising,” he said.
Mac Hamlet also emphasized that there is no rivalry between bands and DJs. He explained that while the need for live bands had declined due to financial constraints during the pandemic, the situation has improved in recent times. He added, “For a while, the DJs were taking all the gigs, but for some time now, I can see that it’s rising. We’ve been collaborating with DJs, playing gigs together, and it has been going well. There is no bad blood.”
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