Afghanistan Musicology

  Music in the Abbasid Period (Hamoud Maidi, 2021, p176)   The Development of Music in the Abbasid Era: Foundations of Islamic Musical Traditions Author: Islamuddin Feroz, Former Professor, Department of Music, Faculty of Fine Arts, Kabul University ORCID: 0009-0004-0024-1223   Abstract Music during the Abbasid period, particularly in Baghdad, constituted an important aspect of the cultural and artistic life of the Islamic world. The relocation of the caliphate’s political center to Baghdad and the patronage of certain caliphs, particularly al-Mahdi, Harun al-Rashid, and al-Ma'mun, created favorable conditions for the development of courtly, professional, and theoretical music. During this period, music transcended the boundaries of entertainment and gradually developed into a specialized field with relatively defined educational, professional, and social structures. The contributions of prominent musicians such as Ibrahim al-Mawsili and Ishaq al-Mawsili play...

  File:Fete Musique MCCS - 24 juin 06 - 112.JPG - Wikimedia Commons Cultural Hybridity in Migrant Music: The Interaction of Tradition, Globalization, and Identity         Author: Islamuddin Feroz Former Professor, Department of Music, Faculty of Fine Arts, Kabul University             ORCID: 0009-0004-0024-1223 Abstract Globalization, migration, and the expansion of digital communication have profoundly transformed musical cultures in recent decades. Music is no longer produced, circulated, and consumed solely within geographical, ethnic, or generic boundaries. Instead, through the movement of people, the development of diasporic communities, and the expansion of communication technologies, music has become a space for intercultural dialogue. Migrants transfer elements of their musical cultures from their countries of origin while simultaneously incorporating influences from their host societies, thereby contributing to the em...

  File:Studio Bonito Gasny 27620 001.jpg - Wikimedia Commons Technology and the Transformation of Music: From Mechanical Recording to Artificial Intelligence         Author: Islamuddin Feroz Former Professor, Department of Music, Faculty of Fine Arts, Kabul University             ORCID: 0009-0004-0024-1223   Abstract Technological developments over the past two centuries have been among the most important factors transforming the production, distribution, and experience of music. From the invention of the phonograph and the development of sound recording and reproduction technologies to the emergence of the Internet, streaming platforms, and artificial intelligence-based tools, technology has gradually transformed the traditional boundaries of music. This article examines the impact of technology on artistic creativity and musical experience by reviewing the major stages of this transformat...

  The National Attan at Public Celebrations Attan Dance: A Symbol of the Cultural and Historical Values of Afghans Author: Islamuddin Feroz Former Professor, Department of Music, Faculty of Fine Arts, Kabul University             ORCID: 0009-0004-0024-1223   Abstract Attan is one of the most authentic and ancient elements of Afghan culture, with roots extending to antiquity, Aryan festivals, and communal rituals associated with light, rain, and victory. Performed collectively and in coordination, the dance expresses the spirit of solidarity, resilience, and collective joy within Afghan society. The energetic music of the dhol and surna that accompanies Attan not only creates excitement and vitality but also connects individuals with their cultural past and ancestral heritage. Attan occupies a prominent place in social ceremonies, festivals, weddings, and national gatherings and is regarded as a manifestation of cultural resilience in...