The socio-political upheaval of the last quarter of the 20th century had a significant impact on the performance of music and the life of musicians in Afghanistan. A recently completed history of Afghan music indicates that musicians have for many decades been a long-term influence for progressive development in Afghanistan. The revival of music and music education, and the improvement of the social status of musicians in Afghanistan, should be part of the rebuilding of the country and its culture. For background information see project background.


 
 

About ROAM

The Revival of Afghan Music (ROAM) project is a co-operative effort of the Monash Asia Institute, the Monash School of Music – Conservatorium, the Monash Science Centre and the Friends of ROAM. ROAM was initiated and developed by Dr Ahmad Sarmast, Honorary Research Fellow of the Monash Asia Institute and the Monash School of Music – Conservatorium. For details see ROAM Home.

ROAM and the Friends of ROAM seek to contribute to the revitalisation of music culture of Afghanistan. For the objectives and importance of ROAM see ROAM Home.
 

 

About the Friends of ROAM

Friends of ROAM, is a group of people with a variety of qualifications and skills and brings together a group of Afghan and Australian musicians and number of individuals. As a volunteer association the Friends of ROAM are working together on a number of projects to assist the ROAM.


 


 

 
 
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