Syrians celebrate month since Assad’s overthrow with revolutionary songs in Damascus
A packed concert hall in Damascus came alive this week with cheers as Wasfi Maasarani, a renowned singer and symbol of the Syrian uprising, performed in celebration of “Syria’s victory.”
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Artist Dubbed 'Voice of the Revolution' Sings for Damascus Crowd on Return Home
Masrani, who, in exile, had long given musical expression to anti-regime sentiments in Syria, has held what he called a “victory concert” in Damascus. Footage by Obada Jbara shows the crowd at the show singing and waving Syrian flags on Wednesday night,
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Syrians celebrate a month since Assad’s overthrow with revolutionary songs in Damascus
DAMASCUS (AP) — A packed concert hall in ... s return to Syria after 13 years of exile. While living in Los Angeles, Maasarani had continued to support Syria’s uprising through his music ...
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Syrians celebrate month since Assad overthrown with revolutionary songs in Damascus
A packed concert hall in Damascus came alive this week with cheers ... return to Syria after 13 years of exile. While living in Los Angeles, Mr. Maasarani continued supporting Syria’s uprising ...
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