For The Love Of Pashtun Music

Much to their surprise, the two have been widely accepted by Pakistan's male-dominated music industry—except by a few. "Some of them think we're not serious enough and that 'this thing' is going to be abandoned after we get married," says Bangash. Two months ago, Zeb & Haniya were asked to perform at a private function in Lahore with exotic dancers. They refused. "We're not going to cheapen the music," says Bangash. Their family remains supportive despite the societal pressures. "People are so caught up in what is and isn't respectable that they forget to live," says Bangash. "You can't kill music; it's in every Pashtun's blood." And soon their album will be played on every Pakistani radio station.

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