User:Atif kakar2013
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Name: ZarWali Afghan
[edit]Occupation: Singer
[edit]Born: 1978
[edit]Marital status: Married with five children.
[edit]Zar-Wali Afghan is a son of the famous Afghan classical singer Ustad Shawali. He has followed his father’s footsteps and earns his living with music. Besides composing and singing, he teaches music. Zar-Wali thinks that in addition to good lyrics and music, a song should possess the flavour and colour of real art and it should be true to afghan culture.
How did you start to sing and play music? I was born to a musical family and I have loved music from childhood. I started when I was 6 and began doing music professionally 20 years ago.
Have you studied music professionally? Yes. My first teacher was my father. He taught me classical and semi-classical music. I have also learned music from Ustad Khan Mohammad Adel and from a great musician, Master Nawab Ali. I want to thank A.R Anwar for teaching me to compose.
What type of songs do you sing? We have three kinds of music: classical, semi-classical and local. I sing all these styles.
Can you play any instruments? I inherited an ability to play the harmonium; I learned it from my father. I also can play drums, keyboard and Rabab.
How many albums have you done? I have done around 20 music albums. The famous ones are, De Stargo Jang, Lila Yaw-zal Bia, Lolona and Atan. My first album was Baran.
Have you had any concerts? Yes. I have had concerts in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Dubai. I also participated in a music festival in Japan in 2003. I am planning to have concerts in Germany and Canada.
Who are your favourite singers? I love Dr Nashenas, Khyal Mohammad and my father Ustad Shawali. I also like the voice of Momtaz Wali, Sahib-u Din and Baryali Samadi, the young singers of Afghanistan.
What music are you doing next? I am working on my next album, which I want to make in a new style. I also sing at private parties.
What else do you wish for? Music is the identification of the people and the nation. I am making an effort to do my best. I hope I can enrich Afghan music and bring recognition for my country.