Heritage & Exile: Mashal Arman & Elaha Soroor (Afghanistan)

On May 25, 2025, as part of the Heritage & Exile concert series, the Artistic Freedom Initiative (AFI) – Initiative pour la Liberté Artistique (ILA) presents a unique performance by Mashal Arman and Elaha Soroor, two leading figures of the contemporary Afghan music scene. Blending traditional music, contemporary creations, and stories of exile, they embody the strength of Afghan cultural heritage in the face of repression.

Since 2022, AFI/ILA has supported over 300 Afghan artists, students, and cultural workers in leaving Afghanistan or continuing their work safely in Europe and the United States. This concert pays tribute to their resilience and celebrates freedom of expression as a powerful vehicle for memory, dignity, and hope.