Amid the rubble and ruin, songs of survival
Indian Express·14h ago·Hope
What Happened
Lebanese cellist Mahdi Al Sahily plays cello in Beirut's bombed neighborhoods. Iranian musician Ali Ghamsari performed at a power plant after US threats. Musicians worldwide have used music during conflicts—from Sarajevo's Vedran Smailović in 1992 to Gaza's music teacher today. These performances represent resistance, mourning, and affirmation that life continues beyond destruction and war.
Key Entities
Mahdi Al SahilyLebanonAli GhamsariIranVedran SmailovićSarajevoKarim WasfiIraqGazaBaltimore Symphony Orchestra