The Pashto Music Institute is a nonprofit initiative revitalizing Pashto music through preservation, innovation, and empowerment — bridging heritage with the future.
Pashto music faces growing threats — fading traditions, limited resources, and cultural restrictions. Without action, a rich heritage risks disappearing.
Documenting Pashto music’s origins, evolution, and meaning to preserve its story and deepen public understanding.
Providing instruction in music theory, instruments, and performance to nurture new generations of artists.
Sharing Pashto music on local and international platforms through festivals, collaborations, and media.
Encouraging contemporary creation rooted in heritage to keep Pashto music relevant in the modern world.
Building recording and production spaces that meet global standards and serve traditional and new voices alike.
To preserve, innovate, and elevate Pashto music by empowering artists and connecting traditions with modern creativity.
A vibrant, globally recognized Pashto musical culture that fosters unity, prosperity, and pride.
Our values guide our mission and shape how we work—with integrity, purpose, and commitment to Pashto music.
Offer humanitarian assistance to struggling musicians.
Use research and digital archiving to safeguard traditional knowledge.
Deliver structured training for aspiring musicians and composers.
Facilitate new music creation through top-tier production support.
Foster partnerships and host festivals, workshops, and public programs.
Founded in 2015, ResearchHub began as a small initiative to connect researchers across disciplines. What started as a series of collaborative workshops has grown into a comprehensive platform that supports research, education, and innovation on a global scale.
Through strategic partnerships, community engagement, and a commitment to excellence, we have expanded our reach and impact, creating a vibrant ecosystem where ideas flourish and innovations thrive.
Today, ResearchHub stands as a testament to the power of collaboration, serving as a bridge between academic research, educational institutions, and real-world applications.
Our values guide our mission and shape how we work—with integrity, purpose, and commitment to Pashto music.
We uphold the highest standards in everything we do—from research and education to performance and community impact.
We foster inclusive partnerships and cross-cultural teamwork across institutions, generations, and geographies.
We embrace creative thinking and new methods to revitalize and evolve Pashto music in modern contexts.
We honor the roots, traditions, and meaning of Pashto music while engaging respectfully with diverse communities.
We believe in enabling artists, learners, and cultural workers to lead change and thrive creatively.
PMI is led by a passionate team of artists, scholars, and cultural workers dedicated to Pashto music’s future. Our leadership ensures vision, integrity, and community connection.
PMI marks a turning point in the resurgence of Pashto art. Join us in transforming music into a unifying cultural force across borders and generations.
