Kabul Music is an integral part of the life of Kabul people. Music of this country was an amalgamation of traditional music and music from India, Iran, China etc. The indigenous instrumental music of Kabul is known as naghma-ye-kashal, which was performed on the rebab. It was promoted and practiced in the royal court between 1880s to 1930s. It became increasingly popular among people of Kabul.
Kabul Music underwent many changes. 1860s was the most important phase in the development of classical music of Kabul. During this period musicians from Punjab came to the royal court. With their arrival ragas, ghazal and naghmeks were introduced. While ghazals are comprised of Persian rhyming couplets, ragas and naghmecks are instrumental music.
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The contributions of Ustaad Qasim Afghan and Ustaad Ghulam Hussein in Music of Kabul are worth mentioning. While Ustaad Qasim Afghan brought back tablaa and sitar to Afghanistan, Ustaad Ghulam Hussein introduced new ideas and western style to Kabul music. He revived traditional music complimenting it with a contemporary style. Many patriotic songs were composed by him.
Music in Kabul took a new turn with the introduction of radio in 1925. Ustaad Mohammad Hussein, the son of Ustaad Ghulam Hussein enriched Kabul Music after taking training in India for 16 years from Ustaad Ashoq Ali Khan. Afghan music was brought to India, Pakistan and Soviet Union by him. Kabul Music improved much with the contribution of these legendary singers and musicians.
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