My books on Afghanistan range from fashion, textiles, art, architecture, religion, culture, landscape and politics. You can find some of...

Here’s an update on the book I’ve been working on for some of you who have asked: I’m making slow and steady progress given all else I...

History of lapis lazuli stone in art: from the mountains of Badakshan (in present-day Afghanistan) to ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia,...

Did you know that Googoosh's song "Man Amadaam" was composed by Afghan poet/singer/composer Ustad Zaland. This is my rendition of her...

I love this song by George Michael (Wham)

Playing Ahmad Zahir's "Kaama Naranda Em" on harmunia

Playing Ahmad Zahir's "Ay Padeshah-e-Khooban on harmunia

"Take on Me" by Aha - vintage style

Singing Madonna's "La Isla Bonita" at the Willard Hotel (New Years Eve)

Playing Ahmad Zahir's "Sultan Qalbam" on harmunia

Playing Ahmad Zahir's "Gar Zolfe Porayshanat" on harmunia

Funny Afghan dance to Men At Work's "Down Under"

playing Toto's "Africa" on harmunia

Playing Ahmad Zahir's "Hama Yaranam" on harmunia

I’m using quarantine time to get back in touch with my art/design roots. Today’s sketch: dancing Afghan kuchi girl. In a dress inspired...

We spent a magical evening listening to Tabla for Two. Abigail Adams Greenway and Masood Omar are very talented!

I’ve watched my dad play music and sing growing up and I used to play harmonium a lot in my 20’s. Just learned to play by ear. Then for...