Founder of Afghanistan National Institute of Music (ANIM)

Joined January 2014
Adam wa Hawa | Adam and Eve Inspired by the pain, resilience and hope of our people, Adam wa Hawa is a musical statement for freedom, human dignity, education, and the right to create. A voice of love, freedom, and hope against the darkness. 🇦🇫 #Afghanistan #Music #Freedom
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«آدم و حوا» صدای عشق، آزادی و امید در برابر تاریکی. «آدم و حوا»؛ تولید تازهٔ انستیتوت ملی موسیقی افغانستان در پرتگال، برخاسته از رنج، مقاومت و امید مردم افغانستان؛ صدایی برای آزادی، کرامت انسانی و حق آموزش و آفرینش هنری. ۱۵ آگست ۲۰۲۶ | ۷ شام به وقت کابل از پلتفرم‌های ما
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The world must stand against reckless leadership that fuels fear and division. Rhetoric about “a whole civilization” dying is a moral red line. This isn’t politics, it’s about human dignity and peace. Silence enables escalation.
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🇦🇫 Afghanistan National Institute of Music in Portugal & Farangis Mirzad present “Banu: Her Voice, Her Freedom.” A powerful musical outcry, lyrics by Negin Badakhsh & Sanam Anbarin, against Taliban gender apartheid—standing for Afghan women’s rights. ✊🎶
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Afghanistan Youth Orchestra and Afghanistan National Institute of Music in Exile Strongly Condemn the Burning of Musical Instruments by the Taliban in Parwan and Laghman Provinces. @IMC_Network, @amnesty, @HRW_Brussels
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ممنون که با در کنسرت تورونتو‌ از ما حمایت کردید. By attending our performance, you supported our cause and young musicians of Afghanistan in exile
Our respected @DSarmast and the ANIM orchestra in exile : showed a packed stadium in Toronto the beautiful history & culture we fight for. The Taliban are scrambling to erase our identity but determination like this can't be stopped. Afghanistan thanks you ANIM ❤️🇦🇫
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انستیتوت ملی موسیقی افغانستان در غربت به صدای مردم افغانستان و نماد پایداری و‌ استقامت تبدیل شده است.
Afghanistan’s heartbeat echoed in Toronto. Dr. Sarmast and young musicians of @ANIM_Official_ showed that art resists, survives, and inspires. A flame no darkness can put out. Much love and gratitude to Dr. Sarmast and the youth orchestra! @DSarmast
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On Sept 20, the Afghanistan Youth Orchestra lit up Theatro Circo in Braga—its new home in exile—with a powerful performance led by Maestro Tiago Moreira da Silva. The concert celebrated ANIM’s role in enriching musical diversity & fostering cultural dialogue in Portugal.
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کانادا، آماده باشید! اورکستر جوانان افغانستان به زودی تورنتو را با موسیقی خود روشن می‌کند! Get ready, Toronto! The Afghanistan Youth Orchestra is coming soon to dazzle audiences with a series of spectacular concerts
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Afghanistan Youth Orchestra lit up Berlin’s Konzerthaus (Aug 17, 2025) at #YoungEuroClassic 🎶 Standing ovations celebrated their defiance of Taliban bans & their commitment to keeping Afghan music alive. 🇦🇫 Report by BBC Persian
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🎶 Good news for Afghan music lovers! The Afghanistan Youth Orchestra, exiled since the Taliban banned music, will perform at the historic Konzerthaus Berlin on 17 August. Join us to support these talented young guardians of our musical heritage. 📍 Berlin | 🎟 Tickets
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I invite you to watch a short but powerful video by the Póvoa de Varzim Intl Music Festival featuring the story of Afghanistan’s Youth Orchestra (AYO) and my interview on the Taliban’s music ban. Includes moving clips from AYO’s recent performance. facebook.com/share/r/1CTsUTc…
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Last night at Teatro Garrett, the Afghan Youth Orchestra, led by Tiago Moreira da Silva, brought 🇦🇫’s rich musical heritage to life at the Póvoa de Varzim Festival. More than a concert—it was a voice for a silenced nation and a tribute to the resilience of Afghan women and girls
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Afghan Youth Orchestra (AYO) will debut on July 19 at the International Music Festival of Póvoa de Varzim, Portugal—one of Europe’s top classical festivals. Led by Tiago Moreira da Silva, AYO’s performance celebrates Afghan culture and music’s power to unite.
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