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 Afghan Musicology has been established as a continuation of my academic, educational, and research activities. It provides a platform for sharing knowledge, experiences, perspectives, and research in the fields of musicology, art, culture, and the history of music in Afghanistan.


The blog is also intended to serve as a space for documenting and exploring Afghanistan's diverse musical traditions, cultural heritage, musical practices, and the contributions of Afghan musicians and scholars.


Through this platform, I hope to encourage learning, research, dialogue, and intellectual exchange among musicians, researchers, students, scholars, and anyone interested in the rich musical and cultural heritage of Afghanistan.


Afghan Musicology is committed to preserving, documenting, and promoting knowledge about Afghanistan's musical heritage for present and future generations.

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The Development of Music in the Abbasid Era: Foundations of Islamic Musical Traditions

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  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...
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Natural Landscapes and the Dance and Music of the Kakar and Kuchis of Afghanistan in the Notes of a British Officer

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  https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:People_of_Afghanistan Natural Landscapes and the Dance and Music of the Kakar and Kuchis of Afghanistan in the Notes of a British Officer   ORCID: 0009-0004-0024-1223     Author: Professor Islamuddin Feroz, Former Professor, Department of Music, Faculty of Fine Arts, Kabul University Introduction Nineteenth-century travel accounts, in addition to their historical and geographical value, provide a vivid window into the cultural and social worlds of lands that were relatively little known at the time. Among these travel accounts, the notes of Arthur Conolly , a British officer and traveler, hold a special place. Traveling along the route between Herat and Kandahar , he not only recorded routes and caravan stops but also captured poetic moments from the natural environment and the culture of the people of Afghanistan. Among these observations, his descriptions of nights in the wilderness, the lives of nomadic people...
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Spinning Attan: A Traditional Form of Attan Dance in Southern Afghanistan

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  Spinning Attan Spinning Attan: A Traditional Form of Attan Dance in Southern Afghanistan Author: Professor Islamuddin Feroz Former Professor, Department of Music, Faculty of Fine Arts, Kabul University            ORCID: 0009-0004-0024-1223 Abstract This article examines Spinning Attan as a distinctive traditional form of Attan practiced in southern Afghanistan. Unlike many other forms of Attan, Spinning Attan is generally performed by a small group of dancers accompanied by the dhol and harmonium. The dance is characterized by rapid and continuous spinning, coordinated body movements, and the rhythmic use of colorful scarves. The dancers’ movements, including changes in spinning patterns, scarf gestures, and head and body movements, create a dynamic visual and musical performance. The article also explores the traditional performance space, the use of bare feet, and the role of the dance in weddings, celebrations, fairs, and other joyful communal ...
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