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Dawood Sarkhosh
داوود سرخوش |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Muhammad Dawood |
| Also known as | Sarkhosh |
| Born | 26 April 1971 Urozgan, (now Daykundi) Kingdom of 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 group. He is known for his beautiful songs and powerful voice.
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Early Life and Musical Beginnings
Dawood Sarkhosh was born on April 26, 1971, in Urozgan, which is now called Daykundi, in Afghanistan. His biggest inspiration was his older brother, Sarwar Sarkhosh. Sarwar was a well-known musician who loved his country.
When Dawood was seventeen, he learned to play the dambura and sing from his brother. Sadly, Sarwar was killed during a civil war. After this, Dawood moved to Pakistan. He first lived in Peshawar city and then moved to Quetta.
Music Career and Message
In Pakistan, Dawood Sarkhosh continued to develop his musical talents. He wrote and sang songs that showed his love for his homeland and the difficulties people faced when they had to leave their homes. He didn't sing just to make money. Instead, he wanted to share the feelings of refugees from Afghanistan who were living all over the world.
Many people came to his concerts, showing how much his music meant to them. This helped him become a very popular singer. While in Quetta, he also learned to play the harmonium with the help of a Pakistani composer named Arbab Ali Khan.
Albums and Concerts
Dawood Sarkhosh has released many albums and performed in concerts around the world. His music often tells stories and shares emotions.
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) – 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
