Pakistani musicians, driven by conflict, preserve traditions in Dubai

Thu, 04/01/2010 - 13:28
  • Year: 2010
  • Length: 5:33 minutes (5.09 MB)
  • Format: MP3 Mono 44kHz 128Kbps (CBR)

In Pakistan, music has been an integral part of Pashtun culture for centuries. But, as FSRN reported yesterday, the wave of suicide bombings and growing militancy in North West Frontier Province has forced many musicians out of work. Worse yet, many singers, dancers and musicians have been threatened and killed. The harsh environment for musicians has forced some to leave the country. In the second of our two-part series, today we go to Dubai to see where Pakistani musicians are now making a living and trying to preserve their culture. Scott Pham reads for FSRN's Gabe Matthews.

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