Archive · 3 Jul 2025
Afghan Refugee Musicians Use Music for Healing and Cultural Preservation
Imagine a group of Afghan refugees in India who formed a band called Salaam.
They sing songs, often ones by famous Afghan artists, to keep their culture alive and share it with others.
They want people to know there's more to Afghanistan than just war.
They play at events, helping them share their stories, and stay connected to their home country.
The band members left Afghanistan because it was unsafe for artists, finding a welcoming place in India.
Through their music, they hope to create a sense of peace for everyone.
Afghan refugee musicians in Delhi use music to heal and preserve their culture.
The band Salaam, founded in 2013, performs Afghan music to promote peace and culture.
World Refugee Day on June 21 featured music and memory from various refugee communities.
Band members fled Afghanistan due to instability and a lack of artistic freedom.
Salaam performs at various events, using music to share their stories and connect with their homeland.
- Who
- Salaam, a band of Afghan refugee musicians
- What
- Afghan refugee musicians performed music for healing and cultural preservation.
- When
- World Refugee Day on June 21
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- To heal minds, spread awareness about Afghanistan, and preserve their culture.
Focus of the world
Focus of the musicians
Afghanistan Perception
Focus of the world
Afghanistan is just about the Taliban.
Focus of the musicians
Afghanistan is much more than the Taliban; the band wants to depict their culture before the world.
- Band Name
- Salaam
- Founded
- 2013
- Founder
- Ahmad Haidar Hadis
- Event
- World Refugee Day
- Focus
- Peace and Culture