WELCOME to THE AFGHAN CHILDREN’S SONGBOOK PROJECT
Hearing your favorite childhood song usually conjures up memories of happy times. For a generation of Afghans, whose songs were intentionally eradicated by way and oppression, hearing a familiar childhood song is a much more powerful experience. It brings many to tears.
Louise Pascale, Director and Founder of the Afghan Songbook Project, has recreated the collection of Afghan children’s songs she made while teaching in the Peace Corps in the late 1960’s. A few years ago, upon discovering her old copy of the songbook, she vowed to return the songs to Afghan children. Over 14,000 copies of the songbook and recordings are now in elementary schools, orphanages and women’s centers across Afghanistan.
In addition there is now an English edition of the songbook created to bring these delightful songs to a wider audience. This is a perfect resource for families, educators, music teachers and anyone interested in sharing children’s songs across cultures. Read More...