Afghanistan’s Rubab

Afghanistan’s Rubab: A Timeless Melody Under Siege

In the dimly lit workshop of Herat, wood shavings tell a story of resilience. Sakhi, a master craftsman, carves a rubab—the lute-like national instrument of Afghanistan—defying a Taliban regime that seeks to silence music. With each stroke, Sakhi preserves not just an instrument but an identity. “The heritage must not...