Farhad Darya

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Farhad Darya

Darya in 2010
Background information
Birth name Farhad Nashir
Born (1962-09-22) September 22, 1962
Kabul, Afghanistan
Genres Pop
Dance
Ghazals
Classical music
Occupations Singer, composer, human rights activist, peace ambassador
Instruments Harmonium, keyboard, guitar
Years active 1980–present
Labels Various

Farhad Darya Nashir (Pashto: فرهاد دریا‎; Persian: فرهاد دریا‎; born September 22, 1962) is an Afghan singer, composer and music producer. He serves as the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) National Goodwill Ambassador for Afghanistan and is involved in charitable organizations, such as Music Village and others.[1] He has earned affection for not only his music but also patriotism. He has fan base that stretches from his native Afghanistan to parts of Central Asia, Pakistan, and Iran. Darya sings in various languages including: Persian, Pashto, Uzbek, English and Urdu.[2]

Early years and personal life

Darya was born on 22 September 1962 in Kabul, Afghanistan. He studied Afghan literature while attending Kabul University. Darya founded his first professional band, "Goroh-e-Baran" (meaning Rain Band). During this time, he wrote music for other artists under the pseudonym Abr (Cloud), and started playing Afghan and Indian classical music. He later left the university and enrolled in the Afghan Armed Forces.

In 1990 he immigrated to Germany and began singing again. After traveling through Prague and Hamburg, Darya arrived in Paris, where he would meet Sultana Emam. The two were married in 1993 and moved to Northern Virginia in the United States in 1995. A year later they gave birth to a son, Hejran Darya.

Career

Farhad Darya at the 2010 Peace Concert in Kabul, Afghanistan.

1990s to present

Since Darya's television debut on Afghanistan's television network in 1980, he has released over two dozen albums-the acclaimed ones produced in exile, many of which deal with the Soviet war in Afghanistan and the resulting misfortunes of the war-torn nation. Most of the music is aimed at helping Afghans bringing peace and unity to their country.[1] His 2003 album Salam Afghanistan, deals with themes of national unity. These efforts have earned him much acclaim and the title of "Best Singer of the Year" in his country, and most recently in Copenhagen, Denmark.[citation needed]

Release of his successful album "HA!"

In 2008 Darya released his international CD HA!. The video of Nazdeek Shodan (Dohle Bezan) from his album HA was released on Afghanistan National Television, which was a hit among Afghans inside the country, and the afghan diaspora.[citation needed]

Besides the latest album Ha farhad darya has many other hits like Ghamgen Kabul, Donya Gozaran, Salam Afghanistan, and Khalwat E Ku Ke Khayalat. He has sung both patriotic as well as romantic songs.

Films

Darya produced additional scoring and lyrics for Through Her Eyes a film by Mithaq Kazimi in 2007.[3][4]

Darya produced background music for the film In Foreign Land (1998).[5]

Awards

  • Afghanistan: Best Singer of the Year (2003)
  • Denmark: Best Singer of the Year (2005)
  • Afghanistan: "Best Album of the Year" (2008)
  • Afghanistan: "Best Singer of the Year" (2009)
  • Dubai: "Best Singer of the Year" (2011)
  • Human Rights Award: (2007)
  • India: "Super Star" ATN Award (2012)

Discography

Farhad Darya's Peace Concert in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Farhad Darya's Peace Concert in Kabul, Afghanistan.
  • Released in Afghanistan
    • Yaare Bewafaa (یار بی وفا)
    • Rahe Rafta (راه رفته)
    • Afghan Folk Music (محلي)
    • Zaro Jane (زارو جانه)
    • Baran (باران)
    • Ghazal (غزل)
    • Bolbole Awara (بلبل آواره)
    • Mazdeegar (مازديگر)
    • Bazme Ghazal (بزم غزل)
    • Mehrbaani (مهربانی)
  • Released Abroad
    • Begum Jan (بیگم جان)
    • Teri Soorat (तेरी सूरत / تیری صورت)
    • Ateschparcha (آتش پرچه)
    • Afghanistan (افغانستان)
    • Live In San Francisco (كنسرت سانفرانسيسكو)
    • Shakar (شكر)
    • In Foreign Land (در سرزمين بيگانه)
    • Qabila-e-Ashiq (قبیلهء عاشق)
    • Golom Golom (گُلم گُلم)
    • Salaam Afghanistan (سلام افغانستان)
    • HA!( 2008 )
    • Yahoo (2008)
  • Compilations
    • Listen To The Banned (2010)
    • The Rough Guide To The Music Of Afghanistan (2010)

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Musician And UN Goodwill Ambassador Named Afghan 'Person Of The Year'". Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. March 29, 2011. Retrieved 2014-1-17. 
  2. ↑ "Lyrics - Farhad Darya". Afghan Lyrics. 2003. Retrieved 28 November 2011. "Teri Soorat (Hindi)" 
  3. ↑ Through Her Eyes
  4. ↑ Through Her Eyes at IMDB
  5. ↑ Review of In Foreign Land at Afghanland

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