npr: The roar of a car bomb has been the prelude to Karim Wasfi’s performances of late.The ren
npr: The roar of a car bomb has been the prelude to Karim Wasfi’s performances of late.The renowned conductor of the Iraqi National Symphony Orchestra has been appearing at the sites of explosions across Baghdad. Just hours after attacks, Wasfi can be seen seated amid ash and rubble in a black suit jacket, long hair combed back, playing his cello. For him, this combination of music and place has become a form of resistance.Amid Violence In Baghdad, A Musician Creates A One-Man VigilPhoto credit: Sabah Arar/AFP/Getty Images -- source link