"The world often associates Afghan identity with terrorism, war, the Taliban, and uneducated, oppressed women in need of help. I wanted to present a different perspective on Afghanistan, highlighting the beauty of Farsi, my mother's native language, and the diversity of our musical heritage."

Afghan singer Elaha Soroor (in Farsi, "goddess of joy") and the London-based collective Kefaya have joined forces in a powerful and hypnotic project, Songs of Our Mothers – a fresh, vibrant, and emotionally stirring reinterpretation of Afghan folk music, filtered through psychedelic rock, spiritual jazz, dub, Indian classical music, and electronica.

The album features a collection of folk songs traditionally sung by Afghan women. Over decades, these songs have been passed down from mothers to daughters as gentle echoes of joy, pain, and resistance – a quiet yet powerful tribute to femininity, sensuality, self-confidence, and unwavering resilience.

Elaha, born into a family of Afghan refugees of Hazara ethnicity, first gained attention with her appearance on the popular TV show Afghan Star. Her growing prominence and outspoken advocacy for women's rights put her in great danger, forcing her to leave Afghanistan. After arriving in London, she connected with musicians and producers Al MacSween and Giuliano Modarelli, founding members of the eclectic collective Kefaya. With a shared goal of using music as a tool for political dialogue, they crafted a fresh sonic expression and developed the narrative, concept, and title of the album Songs of Our Mothers.

The album serves as a powerful protest against global gender inequality, sexism, and misogyny. Elaha dedicates it "to all women around the world whose image has been erased and whose voice has been silenced."