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

Members of Afghanistan's all-female Zohra orchestra

Members of Afghanistan's all-female Zohra orchestra Source: Supplied

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The Orchestra from Zohra are touring Australia for the first time to celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations between Australia and Afghanistan.

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