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Music to the ears of Nauru and Manus asylum seekers

Some of the instruments headed for Nauru, Manus

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About a hundred musical instruments are on their way to Nauru and Manus Island in the hope that playing music can help asylum seekers combat the boredom and stress of life in detention.

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