Mahwash
Farida Mahwash (* 1947 in Kabul ) is a popular Afghan singer who is the only woman to bear the title Ustādh . She currently lives in exile in California , USA .
biography
Farida Mahwash was born into a conservative family. Her mother was a Koran teacher and so her interest in music was initially not encouraged. After completing her studies, Mahwash took a job at Radio Kabul . Here her voice was discovered by the director of the station Hafizullah Khyal . She took lessons from Ustad Mohammad Hashem Cheshti , who was an established maestro. In 1977, Mohamed Hussein Sarahang awarded her the title of Ustad . When Farida was forced to leave her country, she fled to Pakistan in 1991 . Since moving to the US, she has released several albums.
Awards
- Janis Joplin Award
- Golden Voice Award
- World Music Award in 2003 from the BBC, winner in the Asia category, with Ensemble Kaboul
credentials
- The Austin Chronicle. Ustad Farida Mahwash. David Lynch. David Lynch. February 25, 2005.
- WOMEX 2002. Interview d'Ustad Farida Mahwash. Video interview. WOMEX 2002. Interview d'Ustad Farida Mahwash. Video interview. Propos recueillis par Benjamin MiNiMuM. Propos recueillis par Benjamin Minimum. June 2002 LINK
- The Guardian. Ustad Mahwash. March 11, 2002. The Guardian. Ustad Mahwash. March 11, 2002.
- afghanland.com Ustad Mahwash LINK
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Mahwash |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Mahwash, Farida (full name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Afghan singer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1947 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Kabul |