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OVERVIEW:
Introduction
Music
The Afghan instrumentarium
Traditional music
Religious vocalisation
Popular music
Music under the Soviet and Taliban regimes
Recent developments
Music in Kabul by John Baily
Music from the Shrines of Afghanistan by Thomas McCabe
Mohammad Yousef Kadari, rebab maker
Mohammad Ali Brushna, harmonium maker
Theatre
Dance
Kharabat
Music
Rebab
Since time immemorial, music has played a crucial role in Afghan society, accompanying all of the social rites of passage as well as playing a crucial role in keeping the ethnically diverse country together.
Use the navigation bar on the left to read more about music in Afghanistan or make direct contact with organisations and individuals working in this sector through our KEY CONTACTS database.
 
 
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The Afghanistan Cultural Profile was created with financial support from the British Council Afghanistan
Date updated: 25 February 2008
 
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