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A little bit country, a little bit Desi: A Pakistani-American's hybrid music

NPR News · May 23, 2026, 2:10 PM · Also reported by 1 other source

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On May 31, Yo Sabri make a landmark appearance with the Nashville Symphony for an orchestral rendition of his new album, "Tennessee Desi," which blends Appalachian styles with Muslim devotional music.

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