Israeli heavy metal rockers Orphaned Land

Correspondent Daniel Estrin reports on a heavy metal band Orphaned Land based in Tel Aviv whose music is providing a soundtrack for social change as young Egyptians rally for democracy across the Middle East. Video: Orphaned Land performs "Sapari"

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