The recent history of the Kashmir region is both complex and tragic, yet the music is truly beautiful.  This hour of music draws on the many cultures in the region, including the Hindustani classical music of the Kashmir Valley and neighboring Jammu, upbeat Pahari beats from Pakistani-controlled Azad Kashmir, and Tibetan Buddhist spiritual pop of Leh, among other amazing sounds.

Young renegade hip hop freedom fighter MC Kash is also featured – hear his story in this short doc: