Voices of the Afghan Art Scene

Mermon Parwin was the first Afghan singer to be broadcast live on Radio Kabul. 

"Welcome to 'Voices from the Afghan Art Scene.' This podcast is a window into the dynamic world of Afghan art. In this podcast you will find out about the historical roots of afghan art and how the afghan artists are changing the face of Afghanistan.In today’s episode we will talk about an Afghan woman, who is known as the first woman poet of Persian / Dari Language.Rabia Balkhi.A legendary woman was born in the 10th century in the city of Balkh, Afghanistan, in a royal family. Rabia Balkhi father was a chieftain and a respected figure of the time and a great patron of Persian poetry, literature and art who had access to the king’s court and forum of king’s chamber poets.

“Voices from the Afghan Art scene” is a podcast that unravels the intricate threads of Afghanistan's artistic legacy. In this series, we'll embark on a journey through time.This podcast is a window into the dynamic world of Afghan art. In this podcast you will find out about the historical roots of afghan art and how the afghan artists are changing the face of Afghanistan.Voice from the Afghan Art Scene is bringing the stories of Afghan (Painters, Writers, photographers, journalists and many more individuals) around the world. here you will get to listen and watch their interviews about their vital role in shaping today’s Afghanistan.Get ready to be immersed in the stories and colors of Afghan artistic expression so subscribe and follow our podcast on all platforms to be updated with what is happening with afghan artists and discover the covert topics of Afghan Arts."

This is the first episode from 'Voices from the Afghan Art Scene' and we will talk about an Afghan woman, she is known as the pioneering female poet of the Persian or Dari language:Rabia Balkhi.A legendary woman was born in the 10th century in the city of Balkh, Afghanistan, in a royal family. Rabia Balkhi father was a chieftain and a respected figure of the time and a great patron of Persian poetry, literature and art who had access to the king’s court and forum of king’s chamber poets.From a very young age, she accompanied her father to the poets’ forum. an afghan girl growing up in an environment where the whole chamber was filled with men, and she was the only girl listening to the poetry recited by the renowned court poets. Through her attendance at the king’s court poet’s forum, Rabia Balkhi developed an interest in non-mystic poetry, thus a well-educated afghan girl or as portrayed by Awfi "boy-chasing intelligent woman" arose. who would go down in history as the first female poet of the Persian/Dari language.