VOICED: AfghanistanÕs young musicians play out a hopeful refrain

The Afghanistan National Music Academy nurtures young talent, offering hope and opportunities for students like Elham and Fat Korea. Despite past closures under Taliban rule, the institute has thrived, promoting Afghan musical traditions and personal expression. Students aspire to perform internationally, with plans to play at Carnegie Hall, symbolizing hope and progress for Afghanistan.

What is the primary focus of students like Elham at the Afghanistan National Music Academy?

• To become famous pop singers

• To emulate their musical heroes

• To learn multiple instruments

• To compose original music

What significant change occurred at the Afghanistan National Institute of Music after the Taliban's rule?

• It focused solely on Western music

• It began to thrive and teach both girls and boys

• It was closed permanently

• It started teaching only boys

How has the Afghanistan National Institute of Music impacted students like Fat Korea?

• By teaching them to play only traditional Afghan instruments

• By offering them a chance to pursue musical dreams

• By giving them a platform to sell their music

• By providing them with scholarships to study abroad

What is one of the future goals of the Afghanistan National Institute of Music?

• To create a music streaming service

• To open branches in other countries

• To collaborate with international pop stars

• To perform at New York's Carnegie Hall

What is the Afghanistan National Institute of Music's plan for promoting Afghan music globally?

• To host international music festivals

• To produce a documentary series

• To publish a book on Afghan music history

• To create a National Symphony Orchestra