Zulala Hashimi 18, a singer finalist of the music contest 'Afghan Star', arrives for rehearsals for the show in Kabul, Afghanistan

Zulala Hashimi 18 (R) and Sayed Jamal Mubarez 23 (L) singer finalists of the music contest 'Afghan Star', rehearse for the show in Kabul, Afghanistan

Zulala Hashimi, 18 (R) and Sayed Jamal Mubarez, 23 (L) singer finalists of the music contest 'Afghan Star', rehearse for the show in Kabul, Afghanistan

Zulala Hashimi 18, a singer finalist of the music contest 'Afghan Star', performs during rehearsals for the show in Kabul, Afghanistan