Nasrat Parsa
Nasrat Parsa (born February 22, 1968 in Kabul , Afghanistan , † May 8, 2005 in Vancouver , Canada ) was one of the most important Afghan singers. He released ten albums. Even after his death he is still considered one of the most famous singers in Afghanistan.
Personal life
Childhood and youth
Nasrat Ali Parsa was born in a suburb of Kabul in Afghanistan to a family of scholars. He grew up in a musical household with six siblings. Above all, his eldest brother Najibullah Parsa was a great role model and encouraged his musical expressiveness. Parsa said he was first discovered when he was performing songs by Ahmad Zahir on a radio show when he was seven . After hearing Parsa's interpretation of his songs, the singer contacted the child and invited him to sing with him.
Emigration to India
Due to the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan and the associated guerrilla fights, Nasrat Parsa's family left Afghanistan in 1981 and fled first to Pakistan and then to India . They settled in New Delhi , a popular destination for many war refugees. There, the 12-year-old Parsa was advised to concentrate on the music in order to find solace in it and to counteract the negative psychological effects of the war. He attended the music school under the direction of the Indian classical singer Daish Pandi . Although the classical music of Afghanistan and India differ in tone and rhythm, this still gave Parsa a basis to shape his voice and encouraged him to pursue his hobby professionally. He studied with Ustad Munawar Ali Khan , a leading authority on certain Indian musical styles, who introduced him in detail to musical instruments and sheet music. In India he laid the foundation stone for his music, which he later performed in ghazel form and made him popular in Europe.
Immigration to Germany
After a few years of transition in India, Parsa and his family emigrated to Germany. In Hamburg he found a music scene made up of other singers and musicians with different migration backgrounds. There he taught the pop singer Valy Hedjasi, among others . He also realized his own solo career. Initially, he performed at weddings and family celebrations. His music became more and more popular there and so he began to record his songs.
Parsa recorded ten albums during his creative period from 1989 to 2005. He typically played the tabla and the harmonium . He also accompanied the music with his singing. Musically, he combined pop music with the Ghazels.
He became internationally successful with his third album Goha (گهر). His albums then sold worldwide. It remained a dream of his to perform in his home country, but the Taliban regime prevented any musical activity there.
death
In order to promote his upcoming album Dil , Pasra toured extensively from 2004 onwards. On May 7, 2005, he sang a set in front of 500 fans in Vancouver , which mainly consisted of classic Afghan pieces. During the break he was approached by three young men asking him to sing livelier songs. Parsa refused because he was not prepared for it. Instead, he continued his performance in the usual way. After the concert, the three men approached him and his brother Najib again in front of Parsas Hotel. One of the three hit Parsa in the face. He lost his balance and his head hit a concrete step. He immediately passed out. Parsa was taken to a hospital where he died four days later. He was only 37 years old.
The 19-year-old perpetrator was later found guilty of manslaughter and sentenced to two years of house arrest and a three-year suspended sentence.
On May 12, 2005, Nasrat's body was brought to Germany for burial. Family members and fans from all over the world were there to honor the singer. Funeral ceremonies took place e.g. B. also held in the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia and Afghanistan. Nasrat Parsa is buried in the Mainz forest cemetery in Mombach.
Discography
Afghan music (in Persian)
- درگاه Darga (spring 1992)
- دنیا Donya (winter 1995)
- گهر Gohar (Summer 1996)
- سایه Saya (summer 1997)
- نگاه Negah (Summer 1998)
- Live In Concert-Germany (Spring 2000)
- ناز Naaz (January 2004)
- دل Dil (Fall 2005, published posthumously)
Indian music (in Hindi)
- Hindi Songs (Spring 2002)
Videography
- Hangama and Nasrat Parsa Live in Concert (2000)
Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b Nasrat Parsa - Albums Mp3 Streaming & Downloads | Videos. In: Afghan123.com. Retrieved May 24, 2020 .
- ↑ a b c Nasrat Parsa at Allmusic (English). Retrieved May 24, 2020.
- ↑ Dr. Mir H. Sadri: Homage to Nasrat Parsa (1969-2005). In: Afghan-aid.com. March 20, 2007, archived from the original on June 6, 2017 ; accessed on May 24, 2020 .
- ^ Afghan singer killed in swarming . ( theglobeandmail.com [accessed May 24, 2020]).
- ↑ Punched by 'fan', Afghan pop star dies in Vancouver . ( theglobeandmail.com [accessed May 24, 2020]).
- ↑ Cathryn Atkinson: Obituary: Nasrat Parsa . In: The Guardian . May 24, 2005, ISSN 0261-3077 ( theguardian.com [accessed May 24, 2020]).
- ↑ CBC News: BC man convicted in death of Afghan singer will not go to jail. February 20, 2009, accessed May 3, 2016 .
- ↑ Man guilty of manslaughter spared jail time. February 21, 2009, Retrieved May 24, 2020 (American English).
- ↑ Nasrat Parsa (1969-2005) - Find a Grave ... Retrieved May 24, 2020 .
- ↑ Known people | Countries | Afghanistan | Goruma. Retrieved May 24, 2020 .
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Parsa, Nasrat |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Afghan singer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | around 1969 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Kabul , Afghanistan |
| DATE OF DEATH | May 8, 2005 |
| Place of death | Vancouver , Canada |