Watch | Afghan girls challenge tradition and pursue music passion

Like many things in Afghanistan, music is for men and boys, if it is to be enjoyed at all.

But these teenagers are challenging that tradition.

The 35-girl Zohra orchestra plays both western and traditional tunes under the leadership of Negin Khpalwak.

Playing instruments was banned outright during the period of Taliban rule and even today, many conservative Muslims frown on most forms of music