by Ehsan Bayat | Aug 24, 2018 | Afghanistan, Aid, charity, conservation, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Learning, Music
When you think about protecting and preserving Afghanistan’s cultural heritage, it’s easy to focus on physical objects and structures, such as historic mosques or ancient monuments that are in need of repair and restoration. But living elements of cultural heritage,...
by Ehsan Bayat | Jan 26, 2018 | Afghanistan, conservation, Culture, Entertainment, History, Music, Philanthropy
Not that long ago, traditional Afghan music was almost non-existent in Afghanistan. Civil conflict and poverty had caused many musicians to flee the country, while those who remained were generally unable to play as music was widely banned. In recent years, however,...
by Ehsan Bayat | Dec 14, 2017 | Afghanistan, charity, children, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Learning, Music, Philanthropy
Although the situation has improved in recent years, the sight of kids on the street is still all too common in Afghanistan’s major cities. Some of these street children are orphans, living on the street because they have no other home, while others have taken to the...
by Ehsan Bayat | Apr 19, 2017 | Afghanistan, communications, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Music, technology
Afghanistan’s rich and complex musical heritage—one of the world’s longest-thriving musical traditions—was nearly silenced by years of civil conflict. But today, the sounds of music are being heard throughout the country once again, due in large part to the efforts of...
by Ehsan Bayat | Jan 26, 2017 | Afghanistan, Culture, Education, History, Music
It is easy to forget that, after decades of war and conflict that have battered Afghanistan’s landscape, part of the country’s rebuilding efforts is a return to normalcy. The people of Afghanistan are not only struggling to rebuild their physical infrastructure,...
by Ehsan Bayat | Oct 4, 2016 | Afghanistan, Culture, History, Music
As Afghanistan continues to rebuild after decades of war, cultural institutions and traditions are making a comeback. Particularly important to the continued resurgence of Afghan culture is the re-introduction of music into everyday life. Music has a long history in...
