Music school set up in Afghanistan
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Traditional songs, together with all forms of music, were banned during Taliban rule in Afghanistan. Most of the country's musical instruments were also destroyed. Now, one man is living his dream of reviving Afghanistan's traditional melodies. Dr Ahmad Sarmast decided to give music back to his country, by setting up Kabul's only music school.
Presenter: Huey Fern Tay
Speakers: Ahmad Sarmast, founder, Afghan National Institute of Music; William Harvey, violin/viola teacher
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