Music

Like many other facets of Afghani culture, music is centered on Islam, the country's primary religion. Afghanistan's traditional music is diverse, with regionally specific traditional musical forms present throughout the nation. Afghanistan's music has also been inspired by Iranian, Pakistani, and Indian culture. The two oldest radio broadcasters in the nation, Radio Kabul and Radio Afghanistan, played a crucial part in the development of the country's music industry. The 1970s marked the peak of the business and the emergence of many notable Afghani musicians.

The pop music industry in Afghanistan saw a boom during this period, launching the careers of Afghan pop stars like Ehsan Aman and Naghma Shaperai. The music business was suppressed by the Taliban rule, but after the Taliban were driven out in the early 2000s, it has undergone a revival. Bollywood music, which is popular in large cities and is especially popular among young people, has also affected music in Afghanistan.

In recent years, Afghanistan has embraced Western musical styles. One such example is hip-hop, which is quite popular in Kabul and even attracted local musicians like Soosan Firooz, who is frequently referred to as the nation's first female rapper. Afghan hip-hop contains both local cultural references and the genre's traditional style.