Papa Penny Penny. Picture: Gallo
The Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic has hit artists so hard that some of them have nothing to eat or feed their families.
The pandemic has led to the cancellation of gigs and brought the sale of CDs to a halt.
Although government has made available relief grants for artists, many are running on empty.
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