9 hours ago · Peshawar is a haven for Afghan artists who fled from the Taliban, which had banned music. A new policy of deportations by Pakistan threatens this community of exiles.

Oct 24, 2025 · Trumpeter fled Afghanistan after the Taliban, who prohibit music, regained power. Many refugees like him are now seeking asylum in the U.S.

Now that she’s out of the country, she believes it is her role as an exiled musician to help keep Afghan music alive. In October, she released a new female liberation song titled Naan, Kar, Azadi!

Jan 23, 2025 · The Taliban’s return to power in 2021 silenced Afghanistan’s once-vibrant music scene, branding it “anti-Islamic” and compelling musicians to seek refuge in neighboring Pakistan.

Sep 3, 2024 · Three years ago, nearly 300 young Afghan musicians, their teachers and staff from their music school fled Afghanistan in fear for their lives after their country fell again to the Taliban....

Aug 7, 2024 · “Of course we miss Afghanistan, but we are here to protect our music, to not silence Afghan music,” Hanif said. “That’s why we are here.”

Jun 6, 2025 · This article examines how music connects Afghan refugee youth with host communities. It focuses on the role of musical practice in fostering integration within schools and the broader urban …