So you can see how the conflicting imperialist interests determine local conflict. Women have been banned from working. Men must have a long beard to get work. The Talibans don't give work to educated people. There is a ban on Radio, TV, games and music.
Music is one of the most traditional expressions of Afghan culture.
Music is the spirit of the Afghans. Anyone not abiding by these rules will be tortured, even to death. If a woman or a girl wears a white Sharwa and without a head cover, she will be stopped and punished. One and a half million Afghans were killed in the Civil War. That means that there are many widows, women who are left as the only custodians of their family.