Traditional Pashto Music Education

Pashto Music Institute

Fostering a thriving musical ecosystem for Pashto

Traditional Pashto Music Education

Pashto Music Institute

Fostering a thriving musical ecosystem for Pashto

Our Mission

Preserve & Innovate

Bridging traditional Pashto music with modern artistic expressions.

Educate & Empower

Equipping musicians with advanced knowledge, skills and opportunities to make and present music.

Promote & Connect

Sharing Pashto music globally, and creating networks through musical exchanges and collaborations.

What We Do?

PMI preserves, innovates Pashto music, addressing fading heritage, limited resources, and recognition challenges, through a comprehensive modern developmental approach.

Research

Documenting historical and cultural significance of Pashto music.

Skills

Empowering aspiring musicians with training and insight needed for making contemporary music.

Promotion

Presenting Pashto music on local and international stages and facilitating musical exchange programs

Innovation

Facilitating the creation of new Pashto music and ensuring its perpetual relevance and growth

Facilities

Empowering musicians craft high-quality music and present it to online audiences

Why We Exist?

Supporting Emerging Artists

New generations of artists lack training, exposure, and platforms. We create space for them to grow, innovate, and carry the legacy of Pashto music forward with pride

Combating Cultural Restrictions

In many regions, music faces bans and stigma. We stand for artistic freedom, offering a safe, respectful environment for creativity and performance without fear or censorship.

Preserving Cultural Identity

Pashto music is a living expression of our heritage. We exist to protect its traditional styles, instruments, and stories from fading into silence amid modern pressures.

Filling the Institutional Gap

Pashto music has no dedicated institution for its preservation or advancement. PMI fills this critical gap with structure, vision, and long-term commitment to the art form.

Building a Thriving Ecosystem

We are more than a music program — we are building a full ecosystem that supports research, education, production, community building, and international collaboration in Pashto music.

Raising Global Recognition

Pashto music belongs on the world stage. We work to amplify its presence through festivals, partnerships, media, and education — connecting cultures and showcasing our sound to global audiences.

In Good Company

Discover the projects shaping the future of Pashto music—where preservation meets creativity, and tradition inspires innovation.

Spotlight Initiatives

Discover the projects shaping the future of Pashto music—where preservation meets creativity, and tradition inspires innovation.

Digital Archive of Pashto Classics

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Emerging Voices Program

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Pashto Music Documentary Series

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Key Events

Experience the moments that shape our journey—festivals, workshops, and showcases that celebrate Pashto music, connect communities, and keep our cultural rhythm alive.

FESTIVAL
Pashto Music Masterclass
August 2, 2025
02:00 -
02:00
Performance Hall
SEMINAR
Traditional Instrument Workshop
July 12, 2025
05:00 -
13:00
Music Education Center
PERFORMANCE
Pashto Music and Poetry Night
July 26, 2025
04:00 -
19:00
Cultural Center

Tracking the Beat: Pashto Music in Figures

100m

Pashtoons Globally

300m

Active Pashto music listeners

7,000 years

History of unique Pashto Landai/Tapai

1930

First recorded Pashto song

$1.61m

Current digital music market & growing

$1.61m

Streaming revenue

4%

Annual streaming growth

4%

Compound streaming growth (CAGR)

Make Your Impact

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