Hunter College BMus’19 Graduate Elham Fanous was highlighted by The New York Post on June 8th 2019 for overcoming adversity and for his musical talents. From practicing in secret in Afghanistan to pursuing his Masters at Manhattan School of Music, Elham’s story is a unique one.
‘“We had to close the door, curtains down, so no one would hear the sound of music, which was banned,” he told The Post.’
“Hunter College embraced Fanous. “We saw something special in him and the Hunter family supported his potential,” said President Jennifer Raab.”
‘“My main goal is to inspire people and be a cultural ambassador for my country,” he said. “I want to keep music alive in places where it’s been dangerous.”’
You can view the full article here: https://nypost.com/2019/06/08/afghan-musical-prodigy-sang-in-secret-and-now-hes-a-hunter-college-grad/
