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b'With the Taliban\\u2019s recent takeover of Afghanistan, musicians have been fearful of their safety. During the Taliban\\u2019s previous rule, music was completely banned, and musician\\u2019s lives were in danger, and now citizens are concerned again that music poses a risk.\\xa0\\n\\xa0\\nIn this episode of War News Radio, we spoke with Afghan pianist Arson Fahim, who has come to the United States to continue his studies, and Ariana Delawari, an Afghan American singer, filmmaker, and activist. They share their perspectives on the current state of music and musicians in Afghanistan, as well as how music and other modes of art are being used in resistance to Taliban rule.\\n\\xa0\\nThis episode of War News Radio was written and produced by Sadie Smart, Jon\\u0117 Bagdanskyt\\u0117, and Sophia Becker.'