In the popular television show "Afghan Star" -- the Afghanistan version of "American Idol" -- men and women can appear on stage together.
In the popular television show "Afghan Star" -- the Afghanistan version of "American Idol" -- men and women can appear on stage together.
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One of the final contestants, Panj Shanbe Maftoon, plays the sitar.
One of the final contestants, Panj Shanbe Maftoon, plays the sitar.
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An Afghan woman shared her story of having a hard time feeding her children on "Afghan Star" on International Women's Day as part of a fund-raising effort.
An Afghan woman shared her story of having a hard time feeding her children on "Afghan Star" on International Women's Day as part of a fund-raising effort.
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Shahla Zaland, who comes from a family of famous composers and singers, performs a poem set to music. "I am not that weak willow tree that trembles with the wind. I am an Afghan woman and so I wail."
Shahla Zaland, who comes from a family of famous composers and singers, performs a poem set to music. "I am not that weak willow tree that trembles with the wind. I am an Afghan woman and so I wail."
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Women in the audience of the show "Afghan Star."
Women in the audience of the show "Afghan Star."
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Dawood Pazhman, a contestant from last year's "Afghan Star."
Dawood Pazhman, a contestant from last year's "Afghan Star."
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"Afghan Star" is hosted by Mustafa Azizyar.
"Afghan Star" is hosted by Mustafa Azizyar.
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Singer Arash Barez gives a flower to a judge on International Women's Day.
Singer Arash Barez gives a flower to a judge on International Women's Day.
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Contestant Mursal Farhmand performs on "Afghan Star."
Contestant Mursal Farhmand performs on "Afghan Star."
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"Afghan Star" judges, from left: Sharif Ghazal, Shadkam, Shahla Zaland, Qasem Rameshgar
"Afghan Star" judges, from left: Sharif Ghazal, Shadkam, Shahla Zaland, Qasem Rameshgar
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Ali Saqi, one of the finalists in this year's "Afghan Star."
Ali Saqi, one of the finalists in this year's "Afghan Star."
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