“Bells and Shadows,” Co-Written by Ganna Sorbat and David Majzlin, Wins Grand Prize in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest (World Music category)

Friends – We’re honored to share that “Bells and Shadows” has won the Grand Prize in The John Lennon Songwriting Contest (World Music category).

This track was born from a deeply personal place — shaped by witnessing war from afar, and inspired by those who fight for their freedom, dignity, and right to exist. We feel like this is in the spirit of John Lennon – it is a song about resilience and love and the human cost of conflict.

Grateful to The John Lennon Songwriting Contest for recognizing our work. Thank you to everyone who has listened, shared, and believed in this piece.

Music can’t stop war, but it can remind us of our humanity.

— David Majzlin & Ganna Sorbat

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