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June 30, 2025
"Urdu rapper Faris Shafi speaks on the power of music to blur South Asian divisions in times of tension"
On Jun. 14, Urdu rapper Faris Shafi touched down in Toronto with winged juthi* on his feet to perform at Luminato festival, attracting Urdu rap lovers from all over the city.
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