Meet the Syrians behind the music that inspired a revolution

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Syrian soccer player Abdel Basset al-Sarout became the poster child for the Syrian revolution with his iconic protest anthems. In death, he has become its saint. But he didn't do it alone.

A flag with a photo of Abdel Basset al-Sarout is seen in Homs, Syria, on Jan. 31.

Syrian soccer player Abdel Basset al-Sarout became the poster child for the Syrian revolution with his iconic protest anthems. In death, he has become its saint. But he didn't do it alone.

(Image credit: Yahya Nemah for NPR)


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