About Us

Sandaara School of Music & Arts Sandaara School of Music & Arts is a vibrant cultural institution in Islamabad, dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich musical traditions of Pashto Afghan music. Founded on the principles of cultural exchange and artistic innovation, Sandaara serves as a hub for musicians and artists passionate about the heritage of the region.

Mission

Our Mission 1: Preserve Cultural Heritage : Protect and promote Pashtu music schools and folk styles for future generations. 2:Foster Artistic Expression: Encourage creativity, innovation, and collaboration among artists. 3 Build Cross-Cultural Connections : Strengthen artistic ties between local and international artists. 4: Empower Artists Economically : Help artists become financially stable and independent. 5 : Promote Peace through Music : Use music and arts to reduce conflict and violent extremism in troubled regions. 6: Music Education in Conflict Zones : Provide music education to those affected by conflict in pakhtunkhwa and other regions 7 : Traditional embroidery & Instrument making

Vision

Our Mission 1: Preserve Cultural Heritage : Protect and promote Pashtu music schools and folk styles for future generations. 2:Foster Artistic Expression: Encourage creativity, innovation, and collaboration among artists. 3 Build Cross-Cultural Connections : Strengthen artistic ties between local and international artists. 4: Empower Artists Economically : Help artists become financially stable and independent. 5 : Promote Peace through Music : Use music and arts to reduce conflict and violent extremism in troubled regions. 6: Music Education in Conflict Zones : Provide music education to those affected by conflict in pakhtunkhwa and other regions 7 : Traditional embroidery & Instrument making

Our Team

MaQsood Maseed
Founder, Director, CEO at Sandaara School of Music & Arts
Muhammad Israr Dawar
Research Assistant
Hassan Nangyal
Rabab Instructor & Program Manager
Mehran Wazir
Researcher
Zaheer Abbas Maseed
Consultant