Yarmouk pianist films trip from Syria to Europe – BBC News

On the outskirts of the Syrian capital, Yarmou, a Palestinian refugee camp, gave pianist Ayham al-Ahmad a slight glimmer of hope amidst the devastation. His video of him playing the piano on the ruined streets of Yarmouk, accompanied by children and other camp residents, was shared online with him as a symbol of the spirit of resistance. But now Ayham al-Ahmad has had to join the millions who have fled Syria. For each part of his career, he spoke to Ian Pannell of the BBC, who eventually forced him to leave and explain his dangerous journey to Europe.

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