Syrian musicians fear for their creative freedoms under the control of the Islamist group HTS.
Syrian musicians are uncertain about their future under the control of Islamist group Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), which has roots in al-Qaeda and ISIS. Despite a thriving music scene during the civil war, including a rise in electronic and heavy metal music, artists fear their creative freedoms may be restricted. Some are willing to negotiate with HTS to protect their artistic rights, while others have left the country or stopped playing due to the conflict.
December 21, 2024
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