Risking it all to bring music back to Afghanistan
Ahmad Sarmast, creator of Afghanistan's first national symphony orchestra and music school, on reviving the country's rich musical tradition.
Ahmad Sarmast — creator of Afghanistan's first national symphony orchestra and music school — has dedicated his life to reviving his country's rich musical tradition.
Sarmast joins guest host Piya Chattopadhyay to discuss the joys, challenges and real dangers of championing music in a nation that once banned the art form.
WEB EXTRA | Sarmast's work was the subject of a documentary, Dr. Sarmast's Music School, in 2012. Watch the trailer below.