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Afghan Musician In the Afghan city of Balkh, many of the buildings have been destoryed after decades of war. Among a group of soldiers, NPR's Steve Inskeep discovers one of Afghanistan's most famous singers. With some persuasion, Steve gets him not only to sing but to play an Afghan musical instrument long banned by the Taliban.

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In the Afghan city of Balkh, many of the buildings have been destoryed after decades of war. Among a group of soldiers, NPR's Steve Inskeep discovers one of Afghanistan's most famous singers. With some persuasion, Steve gets him not only to sing but to play an Afghan musical instrument long banned by the Taliban.