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Emily Feng Jawad Rizkallah, Emily Feng, Jawad Rizkallah
03/05/2025 12:00:00 AM

The article discusses the impact of music on the syrian revolution, focusing on abdel basset al-sarout, a key protest singer, and ayman al-masri, his lyricist, illustrating their collaboration and the evolution of their relationship amid the civil war.

World News Meet the Syrians behind the music that inspired a revolution
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Anger 😡 - 30%
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😢 Sadness

Former national youth soccer team goalkeeper and prominent protest singer against the Assad regime, killed in 2019.

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😊 Happiness

Lyricist and songwriter who wrote most of Sarout's songs and was involved in organizing protests.

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😡 Anger

Syrian president during the uprising, whose regime faced protests and eventual revolt.

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😨 Fear

A controversial extremist group mentioned regarding al-Sarout's endorsement during the conflict.