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Fareed Ayaz

b. 1952

Pakistani musician

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About Fareed Ayaz

Born 1952. Fareed Ayaz is a Pakistani musician, known for Ghazal, Indian classical music and Qawwali.

Ghulam Fariduddin Ayaz Al-Hussaini Qawwal (born 13 November 1952) is a Pakistani Sufi devotional singer. He belongs to the well-known Qawwal family, known as the Qawwal Bacchon ka Gharana of Delhi.

Ayaz is a descendant of Mir Qutub Bakhsh, who was awarded the title of Tanras Khan by the last Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar in the 19th century. Tanras Khan was also the emperor's tutor in music and the court musician. In 1956, his family shifted to Karachi, Pakistan. Their father Munshi Raziuddin Qawwal also used to sing with his cousins Qawwal Bahauddin Khan and Manzoor Niazi Qawwal (maternal uncle of Farid Ayaz) early in his career.

Career Fareed Ayaz & Abu Muhammad Qawwal Brothers are popular for their Sufi music performances.

Songs Kangna (2011) (performed in Raag Malkauns) Coke Studio (Pakistan) (featured in the 2012 film The Reluctant Fundamentalist)

Awards and recognition Pride of Performance Award by the Government of Pakistan in 2006.

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Important facts

Born
1952, Hyderabad
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Musician
Nationality
Pakistan, Pakistani
Known for
Ghazal, Indian classical music, Qawwali, Sufi music
Awards
Pride of Performance

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Fareed Ayaz?

Pakistani musician

When was Fareed Ayaz born?

Fareed Ayaz was born in 1952 in Hyderabad.

What is Fareed Ayaz's occupation?

Fareed Ayaz is a musician.

What is Fareed Ayaz known for?

Fareed Ayaz is known for Ghazal, Indian classical music, Qawwali and Sufi music.

What nationality is Fareed Ayaz?

Fareed Ayaz is Pakistani.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Fareed Ayaz

· Wikidata: Q5434930

· DBpedia: Fareed Ayaz

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