01/28/2022
Salaam!
I hope all is well with you!
I am currently a graduate student at UCLA, and I am working on an oral history/ research project with Afghan musicians in California. I began learning Afghan rabab in 2019, and I am now a student of Homayoun Sakhi. I am looking for students who are pursuing learning Afghan instruments, or older Afghan musicians in the area who would be willing to participate in a short 30-45min interview to discuss the importance of learning, performing, and preserving Afghan musical traditions.
The majority of the interviews are being recorded virtually, but I am able to travel for in-person interviews as well. The interviews would be scheduled at times and in whichever format the interviewees are most comfortable. I have been studying Persian and Pashto for a few years now, but due to my own lack of fluency, the interviews will be conducted primarily in English.
This topic is very important to me, and I would be very grateful if you would be willing to connect me to anyone in the Bay Area who may have interest in being involved with the project.
Best regards,
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Sarah