Ali ATH, Artist Protection Fund Fellow

Ali ATH is an Afghan Hip Hop pioneer whose music reflects the daily struggles and experiences in Afghanistan, particularly on issues like lack of human rights, corruption, and freedom. His music gained significant attention and was played during demonstrations against the Taliban regime both before and after they took over the government. He released multiple albums and numerous singles, producing hundreds of songs for fellow artists while constantly innovating his craft. Notably, he became the first artist in Afghanistan to distribute music on an international scale.