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Thursday, April 4, 2024

The Afghan Youth Orchestra offer hope in troubled times

By Simon Broughton

Encounters with the Afghan Youth Orchestra find Simon Broughton upbeat about the state of the region’s traditional music

Gulalai Reha On Sitar

Gulalai Reha on sitar (photo: Ashok Patel)

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