Our Programs
100M+
Pashtoon Population
370
Monthly Students
5
Awards Won
23
Expert Instructors
15
Partner Institutions
Heritage Preservation
Discover how we safeguard the legacy of Pashto music through documentation, archiving, and research. From capturing oral histories to preserving rare recordings and traditional techniques, our work ensures that the cultural richness of Pashto music endures for future generations.
Research Initiative
Documenting the history, evolution, and cultural significance of Pashto music through field research and academic collaboration.
Digital Archive
Establishing a comprehensive digital repository of Pashto music, preserving historical recordings, compositions, and cultural artifacts.
Knowledge Documentation
Recording and preserving traditional musical knowledge, techniques, and oral histories from master musicians.
Learn More Music Education
We empower aspiring musicians with the skills and insights needed to excel in the field, preserving the genuine essence of Pashto music.
Rabab Instruction
Comprehensive courses on mastering the rabab, from basic techniques to advanced composition and performance styles.
Tabla Training
Learning the rhythmic foundations of Pashto music through tabla instruction, covering traditional patterns and contemporary applications.
Harmonium Classes
Developing melodic accompaniment skills with the harmonium, an essential instrument in modern Pashto music ensembles.
Innovation
We stimulate the creation of fresh Pashto music, ensuring its perpetual relevance and growth in contemporary contexts.
Pashto Music Exchange
A cultural co-creation platform where Pashto musicians collaborate with artists from other traditions to create new sounds, celebrate diversity, and foster cross-cultural understanding through shared musical expression.
Protest Pop – Activist Music
Empowering artists to create poetic, coded Pashto music that voices resistance, social justice, and critical thought—blending tradition with activism in powerful and culturally resonant ways.
Genealogical Soundtracks
Artists compose personal music pieces rooted in their family’s ancestral journey, using regional instruments and oral history to create deeply meaningful, identity-based soundscapes that connect music with memory.
Professional Facilities
Community Recording Studio Access Program
Empowering emerging Pashto artists with access to professional-grade recording studios, production support, and mentorship—creating high-quality music while nurturing talent in an inclusive, resource-rich environment.
Archival and Digitization Lab Setup
Establishing a specialized lab to preserve Pashto music history by digitizing old recordings, instruments, and manuscripts—ensuring long-term cultural preservation and access for researchers, artists, and educators.
Pashto Music Resource & Learning Center
Creating a dedicated, accessible space for musical study, practice, and collaboration—offering instruments, literature, and learning resources to support community growth and continuous development of Pashto musical knowledge.
Global Promotion
We actively promote Pashto music on local and international stages, facilitating cultural exchange and collaboration to broaden awareness globally.
Pashto Music Ambassadors Program
Cultivating a network of cultural ambassadors to represent Pashto music globally—through performances, speaking engagements, and collaborations—spreading awareness, appreciation, and cultural pride across borders and diasporas.
Global Pashto Music Showcase Series
A recurring international performance series featuring Pashto artists in partnership with world music festivals, embassies, and cultural centers—presenting traditional and contemporary sounds to diverse global audiences.
Pashto Music in Motion – International Collaborations
Facilitating joint music projects between Pashto artists and international musicians, producers, or ensembles—blending styles, languages, and instruments to create fresh cross-cultural soundscapes with global reach and relevance.
Our Mission
We are committed to preserve, innovate, and advance Pashto music. Our mission is to bridge tradition and innovation in Pashto music through research, educational empowerment, and cutting-edge facilities. We aim to empower artists, enrich the musical landscape, and act as a driving force for the promotion of Pashto music worldwide.
Preserve Heritage
Documenting and safeguarding the rich traditions of Pashto music for future generations.
Empower Through Education
Providing comprehensive training to develop skilled musicians who honor tradition.
Promote Globally
Sharing Pashto music with the world through performances, collaborations, and digital platforms
Join Our Musical Journey
Whether you’re an aspiring musician, a music enthusiast, or a supporter of cultural heritage, there are many ways to get involved with the Pashto Music Institute.
