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Mahwash, Homayoun Sakhi and the group are joined by a host of notable celebrity musicians and singers including Grammy winning singer Angelique Kidjo. The album is set to release on World Harmony Studios/D E Music Records is entitled "Love Songs for Humanity". The official release is on 3 September 2013 on line and in stores on 27 September 2013.
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Mahwash has built her career in the face of two wars and under a forced state of isolation from her homeland. Although she had to leave
Afghanistan, she has never lost her deep love for the country and its people.
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