Kamgar recently backed a first set of contestants for Afghan Star, a knockoff of American Idol.

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"The people were thirsty to listen to music and to have fresh young artists, " said "Afghan Star" host Daoud Siddique.

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Producers for "Afghan Star" -- Kabul's version of "American Idol" -- travel across Afghanistan's war-torn provinces in search of the country's most talented singers.

CNN: 'Afghan Star' seeks talent, bridges gaps