Population of 94 million, has a violent history. The independence gained in 1960 was followed by bloody civil war and thirty years of dictatorship under mobutu. Today, the drc is still plagued by political instability. But there arare oases of p peacd serenity. The capital, kinshasa is known for its lively culultural scen. And that includes one of central africas only symphony orchestras. He is tough and demanding. Conductor Armand Diangienda, says this is how he gets the best from his students. You have a problem with your flute im actually a pilot. But music is my passion. Its true, i dont have academic training in this area. But passion is what helps us get to know our instruments and to learn to play. Everyone here shares that same passion for classical music. Barely anyone has professional training instead, they all trained right here, together, in this orchestra. Im happy here and i have a lot of friends. Dauphine mata started learning the violin at the age of twelve. And right f
Population of 94 million, has a violent history. The independence gained in 1960 was followed by bloody civil war and thirty years of dictatorship under mobutu. Today, the drc is still plagued by political instability. But there e are oases ofof peacd serenity. The capital, kinshasa is known for its lively c cultural scen. And that includes one of central africas only symphony orchestras. He is tough and demanding. Conductor Armand Diangienda, says this is how he gets the best from his students. You have a problem with your flute im actually a pilot. But music is my passion. Its true, i dont have academic training in this area. But passion is what helps us get to know our instruments and to learn to play. Everyone here shares that same passion for classical music. Barely anyone has professional training instead, they all trained right here, together, in this orchestra. Im happy here and i have a lot of friends. Dauphine mata started learning the violin at the age of twelve. And right f
In 2016 alone, 11,500 civilians were killed or injured. The country remains dependent on economic aid. Since 2001, more than 500 bbillion u. S. Dollars have been poured into the country. Another key problem is education. Only around 30 of the Adult Population can read and write. Thats one of the lowest literacy rates worldwide. Women are particularly disadvantaged. Many are married off as young girls and never have the opportunity to go to school or work. Tradition and islam govern everyday life. But there are small opportunities to escape. Correspondent its the final of afghanistans popular talent show afghan star. Throughout the country, fans are cheering on their favorites. Who will be this years winner . The remaining candidates are two outsiders, sayed a bararber. He won the hearts s of viewers d the jury with some bold rap lyrics. And then theress 18yearold zulala, who until rececently hd the jury with some bold rap never sung before an audience. In the end the sayed takes home t
Since 2001, more than 500 bbillion u. S. Dollars have been poured into the country. Another key problem is education. Only around 30 of the Adult Population can read and write. Thats one of the lowest literacy rates worldwide. Women are particularly disadvantaged. Many are married off as young girls and never have the opportunity to go to school or work. Tradition and islam govern everyday life. But there are small opportunities to escape. Correspondent its the final of afghanistans popular talent show afghan star. Throughout the country, fans are cheering on their favorites. Who will be this years winner . The remaining candidates are two outsiders, sayed a barber. He won the hearts of viewers and the jury with some bold rap lyrics. And then theres 18yearold zulala, who until recently had never sung before an audience. In the end the sayed takes home the title. The way he was rapping was all the problems of the society. So he was talking the language of every afghan thats living in th
Since 2001, more than 500 bbillion u. S. Dollars have been poured into the country. Another key problem is education. Only around 30 of the Adult Population can read and write. Thats one of the lowest literacy rates worldwide. Women are particularly disadvantaged. Many are married off as young girls and never have the opportunity to go to school or work. Tradition and islam govern everyday life. But there are small opportunities to escape. Correspondent its the final of afghanistans popular talent show afghan star. Throughout the country, fans are cheering on their favorites. Who will be this years winner . The remaining candidates are two outsiders, sayed a barber. He won the hearts of viewers and the jury with some bold rap lyrics. And then theres 18yearold zulala, who until recently had never sung before an audience. In the end the sayed takes home the title. The way he was rapping was all the problems of the society. So he was talking the language of every afghan thats living in th