Music Schools

Many celebrated music schools in Afghanistan have been forced shut due to the Taliban ban over music. Students and staff learning to play the piano or sitar have had to drop their practice and passion over fear for life. Furthermore, many students have returned their instruments to their schools over the recent developments and possible consequences. When music was brought back from the grave post the previous Taliban regime Under Dr. Sarmast’s leadership, Founder and Director of National Institute of Music, in Kabul, the charm of melody was brought back to the classrooms after the Taliban regime between 1996 and 2001. There were no disparities between boys and girls, and both Western classical and Afghan music were practiced. Also, many graduates were the first ones to receive education...