“Life without music is a great mistake.” – Nietzsche

Music is considered the art of expressing emotions through sounds, with sound and rhythm being its most important elements. Among the seven primary human arts, music holds the foremost position. Afghanistan’s music is a reflection of the cultural and linguistic diversity in the country, encompassing various styles from Persian ghazals to Indian ragas. Despite the rich musical heritage, internal conflicts have suppressed and limited the recording of Afghan music for external audiences.

The musical instruments of Afghanistan include the rubab, the national instrument, as well as the tanbur and the 14-string Herati dutar, tanbur, chang, char tar, dambura, dotar, rechek, surna, ney, shashtar, sur na, daf, dhol, dholak, zang (tambourine), zir baghali, tabla.. These instruments are unique to Afghanistan and contribute to its distinctive musical tradition.

About Mahoor Music:
Mahoor Music activities began in Italy in 2021, showcasing performances such as music concerts in Genzano of Rome, Italy (at the famous Flower Festival), and events like New Year’s celebrations( Nowrouz) and Yalda Night in Italy and France. Mahoor’s music group features popular instruments like harmonium, melodica, tabla, rubab, and guitar. Mahoor’s music style includes local, pop, and ghazal genres, aiming to introduce Afghanistan’s rich music to the world through unique performances, blending Afghan and European music, and providing music education. The audience of Mahoor Music includes music enthusiasts worldwide, especially those interested in the novel fusion of Afghan and European music. Additionally, people from Afghanistan and all Persian speakers are part of Mahoor Music’s audience.