Afghanistan's all-female orchestra helps revive music banned under the Taliban

Zohra Orchestra is comprised of about 25 teenage girls.

Zohra is comprised of about 25 teenage girls. Source: Supplied

Afghanistan’s first all-female orchestral ensemble are taking to the stage for two special performances in Melbourne and Sydney. The players from Zohra [[Zor-rah]] are touring Australia for the first time to celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations between Australia and Afghanistan. Please listen to the full report in Pashto.



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