article_snippet: (CNN)The beauty of Afghanistan -- a country blemished by wars, upheaval and the inhumane treatment of women by extremists -- has almost been forgotten by the world, and by many Afghans themselves.
article_snippet: In the last few decades, little attention has been paid to the other Afghanistan: the sweet melodies, the kind people, and the beautiful land full of ancient wisdom and intersecting traditions.
article_snippet: Generations of Afghans have had Generations of Afghans homes surrounded by battles and Generations of Afghans lives punctuated by fear.
article_snippet: Afghanistan has been the largest refugee-producing country for 32 years.
article_snippet: One out of every four refugees worldwide is Afghan, according to the United Nations.
article_snippet: This, I realized, is the Afghanistan no one believes exists, or has ever existed.
article_snippet: Afghanistan has a rich tradition of music, poetry, and songs that have influenced Afghanistan neighbors and any region of the world exposed to the Silk Road.
article_snippet: I grew up across the river in Tajikistan, hearing Afghan songs and tales of the parties in Kabul, and learning about Afghan singers, who are beloved across the region.
article_snippet: As I watched every show, the beacon of hope of a new Afghanistan became clear to me.
article_snippet: This is the new Afghanistan -- the struggles around poverty, religion and resilience are ever-present, but hope shines through in ways that make everyday life brighter.
article_snippet: Those living as refugees and those living abroad by choice, away from the homeland, get a taste of the music and culture of Those living as refugees and those living abroad by choice birth country, sparking renewed belief in the new Afghanistan.
article_snippet: And people in Afghanistan are given glimpses of what the new Afghanistan can look like -- a vision of young men and women free from war, who can pursue young men and women dreams.
highlights_snippet: But the TV show is more -- the TV show gives Afghan refugees and the world a look at a changing society .