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Dawood Sarkhosh
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Muhammad Dawood |
| Also known as | Sarkhosh |
| Born | 26 April 1971 Urozgan, (now Daykundi) Afghanistan |
| Genres | Pop, Folk |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, musician, composer |
| Instruments | Dambura, Keyboard, Harmonium and vocals |
| Years active | 1995–present |
Dawood Sarkhosh (also known as Daud Sarkhosh) is a famous singer and musician from the Hazara ethnic group. He is known for his folk and pop music.
Early Life and Music
Dawood Sarkhosh was born on April 26, 1971. His birthplace was Urozgan, which is now called Daykundi, in Afghanistan.
His older brother, Sarwar Sarkhosh, was a big inspiration to him. Sarwar was a well-known musician. Dawood learned to play the dambura and sing from his brother when he was seventeen.
Later, Dawood moved to Pakistan. He first lived in Peshawar city. After that, he moved to Quetta, Pakistan.
Music Career
In Pakistan, Dawood Sarkhosh continued to develop his musical talents. He wrote and sang songs that shared feelings about his homeland. His music also spoke about the experiences of people who had to leave their homes.
He sang not for money, but to share feelings of longing for home. His songs connected with many refugees from Afghanistan living around the world. Thousands of people came to his concerts. This helped him become a very popular singer.
While in Quetta, he became skilled at playing the harmonium. He learned from a Pakistani composer named Arbab Ali Khan.
Albums and Concerts
Dawood Sarkhosh has released many albums and performed in concerts worldwide. Here are some of his works:
Studio Albums
- 1998: Sarzamin-e-Man (My Homeland)
- 2000: Parijo (Fairy)
- 2004: Sapid-o-Siah (Black and White)
- 2005: Khana-e-Gilli (Mud House)
- 2008: Maryam (A girl's name)
- 2010: Bazi (Game/Play)
- 2016: Jang-o-jonoon (War and Madness). This album was released by Sarkhosh Music Inc. in Canada.
- 2019: Man o To (Me and You)
Live Concerts
- 2007: Oslo Concert
- 2016: Concerts in the capital cities of Australia.
- December 2017: Concerts in the capital cities of Canada.
- 2019: Concerts in Finland, Austria, and Sweden.
- 2019: Concerts in the capital cities of Australia and New Zealand.
See also
- List of Hazara people
