Iraq’s top musicians continue performing despite unpaid wages

Despite months of unpaid wages, the musicians say their passion fuels them but they know they can’t live on that alone.

Musicians and staff of Iraq‘s National Symphony Orchestra make an average of $800 a month, but they are locked in a pay dispute with the government.

They haven’t seen a paycheque so far this year, and some have left.

Those who haven’t say they’ll continue to perform despite the challenges.

Al Jazeera’s Natasha Ghoneim reports.