Munnawar Masoom
Munnawar Masoom | |
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| Born | Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Genres | Qawwali, ghazal |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocalist, harmonium, tabla |
Munnawar Masoom is an Indian singer of qawwali.[1]
Early life[edit]
Munnawar Masoom was born in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Career[edit]
Munnawar Masoom is popular for his song Husne Muhabbat ka ada. He is known for his intense, powerful, energetic style and his rendering of pieces of the celebrated Sufi mystic poet Amir Khusrow. He draws the audience closer, with renditions of lyrics by Amir Khusro and Sufi Kalam, explaining the meaning of the poetry behind a devotee's yearning for god.
He performed on Idea Jalsa on Doordarshan, Times festival[2] and Pandit Motiram Pandit Maniram Sangeet Samaroh organised by Pandit Jasraj.Also he has performed with Kailash Kher
Awards and recognition[edit]
Munnawar Masoom was given the title, Fakr-e-Madhya Pradesh by Government of Madhya Pradesh.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ "Truly divine". The Times of India. 31 March 2009. Archived from the original on 25 October 2012.
- ^ a b "Times festival gives a weekend high". The Times of India. 8 February 2009. Archived from the original on 25 October 2012.