Homeless woman singing opera viralizes on social networks

The high cost of the medical system in the United States is a problem that has been much discussed today and the story of singer Emily Zamourka is an example of how it can impact a person's life. The 52-year-old homeless Russian was spotted by a Los Angeles policeman singing opera on the subway and, impressed by her angelic voice, he decided to make a video of Emily and post on the official Los Angeles Police Twitter.

4 million people call LA home. 4 million stories. 4 million voices ... sometimes you just have to stop and listen to one, to hear something beautiful. pic.twitter.com/VzlmA0c6jX

- LAPD HQ (@LAPDHQ) September 27, 2019

"Four million people call Los Angeles home. Four million stories. Four million voices ... Sometimes you just have to stop and listen to one of them to hear something beautiful, " says the text posted along with the video, which went viral. and already has over one million views. When interviewed, she shared a bit of her story and how she ended up on the streets.

Emily Zamourka is a Russian singer and musician who learned to sing as a child watching opera singers performing on television. Later, her passion for music made her learn to play the piano and violin.

She moved to the United States for independence and new experiences, worked in nursing homes and restaurants. She later went to work teaching music, but health problems caused her to start having financial difficulties and then went to Los Angeles.

Emily played the violin on the streets of Los Angeles to earn money. (Source: Turtz Ruzcom)

It all got worse when their only source of income, a $ 10, 000 violin, was stolen and destroyed. Nothing, however, prevented her from showing her talent and passion for music. After the video was published, she became a local celebrity and attracted new viewers and several reporters.

Fortunately, Emily now has a chance to start over. In addition to being called to sing at the opening of Little Italy in honor of Italian tradition in Los Angeles, she has won a crowdfunding campaign to help her find a new home.