Ream Barazi, 14, carries a derbakeh drum as she walks with her friends and siblings in Salamiyah, a town in the western province of Hama, Syria. All photos: Reuters
Ream Barazi, 14, carries a derbakeh drum as she walks with her friends and siblings in Salamiyah, a town in the western province of Hama, Syria. All photos: Reuters
Ream writes a rap song at her family home in Salamiyah. She has been listening to Arabic hip-hop for three years.
Ream writes a rap song at her family home in Salamiyah. She has been listening to Arabic hip-hop for three years.
Ream sits with her father at home during Eid Al Fitr.
Ream sits with her father at home during Eid Al Fitr.
Ream sings a rap song to her friends and siblings.
Ream sings a rap song to her friends and siblings.
Ream has her hair combed by her mother.
Ream has her hair combed by her mother.
Ream sits with her siblings as she reads an original song she wrote to mark the end of Ramadan. She's also learning to play the darbuka drum.
Ream sits with her siblings as she reads an original song she wrote to mark the end of Ramadan. She's also learning to play the darbuka drum.
Ream helps her younger brother with his homework.
Ream helps her younger brother with his homework.
Ream listens to her football coach during a training session.
Ream listens to her football coach during a training session.
Ream relaxes with her friends after football training.
Ream relaxes with her friends after football training.

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