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Symphony of Courage
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  • Symphony of Courage
  • August 24, 2022
  • The Afghanistan National Institute of Music, the first of its kind, closed down in August 2021 as its members faced persecution from the Taliban who violently oppose all secular music. Dr. Ahmad Sarmast, the institute’s founder and leader, teams up with famed cellist Yo-Yo Ma, working tirelessly to secure safe passage out of the country for the institute’s students, including its all-female orchestra. Afghanistan Symphony of Courage follows the dramatic journey of two students and sisters, Farida and Zohra, as they navigate life in hiding under the Taliban rule, and eventually make their escape to Lisbon, Portugal where they are free to make music once again. ​
  • Categories 52 Documentary
  • Content Type Documentary
  • Language English
  • Topics Conflict, War and Peace, Lifestyle and Leisure, Human Interest, Arts, Culture, Entertainment and Media
  • Topic Tags 52 Documentary
  • Program Title 52 Documentary
  • Network VOA
  • Embargo Date August 24, 2022 1:41 pm EDT
  • Brand / Language Service Voice of America
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