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In Gaza, music as a refuge from war

Professional musicians travel across the enclave, trying to shield children from the sounds of bombs.

In Gaza, music as a refuge from war

A young Gazan girl taking a violin lesson with Edward Said National Conservatory teacher Fouad Khater on Nov. 26. (Credit: @fo2adkhader/Instagram)

On a sandy field surrounded by tents, a group of brightly dressed young girls perform the dabke under the soft autumn light. Enthusiastically, a crowd of children joins in singing while men seated on white plastic chairs strum their ouds. It’s a...
On a sandy field surrounded by tents, a group of brightly dressed young girls perform the dabke under the soft autumn light. Enthusiastically, a crowd of children joins in singing while men seated on white plastic chairs strum their ouds. It’s a...