VOICED : Afghanistan's first female orchestra set to take Davos

Zara, Afghanistan's only all-female orchestra, led by conductor Ngina Pelvic, consists of young women who have faced significant challenges, including family opposition and societal discrimination, to pursue music. Despite Afghanistan's history of conflict and the global perception of violence, these women are changing narratives by performing both Afghan and Western music. Violinist Arifa Adiba and her peers are determined to bring change through education and music. Their European tour, including a performance at the World Economic Forum in Davos, highlights their mission to alter attitudes both internationally and domestically.

What does the conductor Ngina Pelvic represent for the orchestra?

In what ways does the orchestra aim to alter attitudes about women in Afghanistan?