Farzana Naz
فرزانه ناز
Born
NationalityAfghan
Occupationsinger
Years active2008–present
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)Vocals
LabelsIndependent

Farzana Naz (Pashto: فرزانه ناز) is an Afghan female singer born in Baghlan, Afghanistan. She sings mainly Pashto songs and made her first songs in Pakistan, due to the unstable situation in Afghanistan. Her mother is a Dari speaker while her father belongs to the Pashtun tribe. Her song Paighla De Kabul was the biggest hit in Afghanistan in 2010.[1]

Part-time singer in Peshawar, Pakistan. After giving interviews at Pashto entertainment channels like Shamshad TV and Khaybar she became more noticeable. She has performed in many places throughout her life including Iran. Farzana's most popular concert was in Lashkar Gah, Helmand.[2][3] Twelve thousand people attended the concert and was hailed as a success by local authorities. However, the local Deputy Governor was sacked after tribal leaders got angry, saying he should not have let an Afghan woman without a headscarf sing on stage even though Afghan law does not force women to wear headscarves.[4][5]

After her song, Shamal[6] was released, Farzana was showered with good responses.

Music Album

In July 2021 she has done 'Afghani Tadka' Music Album, track has been released on zee music platform, produced by KR Wahi ( also known as Karan Wahi music director and directed by Shabby.[7][8]

References

  1. "Farzana Naz Biography". Ariana Television. Retrieved 2019-05-02.
  2. "Afghanistan, donne cantano a capo scoperto Cacciato il vice governatore dell'Helmand". La Repubblica. April 1, 2011.
  3. Gwakh, Bashir Ahmad (4 May 2011). "Of Facts And Fables In Afghanistan". Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.
  4. "President Karzai sacks Helmand's Deputy Governor over pop concert" via www.thetimes.co.uk.
  5. Sarwary, Bilal (March 28, 2011). "Afghan sacked over female singers". BBC News.
  6. "Did you know Farzana Naz?". Afghanistan Online.
  7. "Watch New Hindi Trending Song Music Video - 'Qurbaan' Sung By Stebin Ben And Asad Khan Featuring Aadil Khan And Avika Gor | Hindi Video Songs - Times of India". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2021-09-16.
  8. Service, Tribune News. "Music director KR Wahi is making headlines for his song Afghani Tadka". Tribuneindia News Service. Retrieved 2021-09-16.


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