She was one of Afghanistan’s biggest stars. Then the Taliban returned to power and she fled the country. Now, Aryana Sayeed is taking her music and message across Europe - with one key difference: the ...

Taxi drivers in Afghanistan are turning on the tunes in their cars, defying a ban imposed by the Taliban government despite the fear of getting caught by morality police.The ban on music in public ...

Earlier this year, the Afghan Whigs celebrated their 40th anniversary with a tour that revisited songs from their discography, but lead singer Greg Dulli wasn’t consciously planning a massive event.

The last time Greg Dulli hinted that an upcoming Afghan Whigs release would be less fueled by personal turmoil, we got 1965, a rager of a party record that remains a fan favourite and contains many ...

This weekend, we’re thinking about the stories that we don’t often hear. An opera company that uplifts the voices of historically marginalized artists organizes a showcase of youth performers. There’s ...

Peshawar is a haven for Afghan artists who fled from the Taliban, which has banned music. A new policy of deportations by Pakistan threatens this community of exiles. By Elian Peltier Visuals by Asim ...