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Afghan musicians defy Taliban music ban with secret performances

AP reports on underground music resistance in Afghanistan

1 Oct 30 · 9d ago · 4 articles · 1 post · 2 sources · development 1 of 1

Associated Press coverage documents musicians who continue playing in secret despite the ban, describing their determination to preserve Afghan musical traditions and the emotional cost of the music prohibition.

AP reports on underground music resistance in Afghanistan
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“As long as I am alive, I will continue to play. Perhaps I will do so in secret, but I will not allow (the rubab) to be silent.”

Anonymous Afghan musician

Taliban Ruling authority in AfghanistanSaif ul Islam Khyber Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Vice spokespersonAfghan musicians (anonymous) Underground performers and cultural practitioners

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  1. 5 outlets In Afghanistan, musicians defy music ban to keep traditions alive

    first by Orlando Sentinel, 9d ago · also Baltimore Sun, Mercury News, Arab News, Philadelphia Inquirer

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