How a search for a piano led to a 'Canadian family' for this Ukrainian

When singer Shelley Neville gets on stage for her annual concert, she'll have someone different playing piano this year.

Alla Melnychukarrived in St. John's in May, aboard the first plane of Ukrainians brought over by the Newfoundland and Labrador government.

She posted an ad looking for a piano. Neville didn't have one to give herbut told Melnychukshe could borrow hers any time.

The two have since become close friends and musical collaborators.

Watch their story in the video above.

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