Syria's underground dance scene picks up tempo - in pictures

  • Syria's underground music scene is booming. All photos: Omar Sanadiqi
    Syria's underground music scene is booming. All photos: Omar Sanadiqi
  • Small gigs and performances have made a comeback in the country recently, particularly in Damascus.
    Small gigs and performances have made a comeback in the country recently, particularly in Damascus.
  • Dance music is a much-needed outlet for frustrated Syrians.
    Dance music is a much-needed outlet for frustrated Syrians.
  • Estonian DJ Ilona Lica gets behind the decks in Dummar, a municipal district of Damascus.
    Estonian DJ Ilona Lica gets behind the decks in Dummar, a municipal district of Damascus.
  • Crowds of music lovers pack the abandoned cement factory to dance the night away.
    Crowds of music lovers pack the abandoned cement factory to dance the night away.
  • DJ Lica gets the crowd moving.
    DJ Lica gets the crowd moving.
  • Commenting on the gig, DJ Lica said it was 'truly special to be here'.
    Commenting on the gig, DJ Lica said it was 'truly special to be here'.
  • Dj Lica is one of many western artists to perform in the country recently.
    Dj Lica is one of many western artists to perform in the country recently.
  • Event companies The Siin Experience and UTU Nightlife are planning more live events across the country.
    Event companies The Siin Experience and UTU Nightlife are planning more live events across the country.