Abdul Rahim Sārbān (

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: ) (1930 – April 2, 1993), better known as Sarban, was an

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singer, born in

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. Sarban's music fused elements, rhythms and orchestration of the western musical traditions of

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and "Belle Chanson" with the prevalent Afghan musical tradition.

Early life

He was born in 1930, in Sardar Jan,

Career

Sarban started his music career in 1952, under the observation of Ustad Farukh Afandi. Ustad Sarban was the first person to put lyrics to the "Ahesta Bero" anthem played for brides on their wedding day.

Death

Ustad Sarban died away alone, in his home in

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due to illness on April 2, 1993. 14 years after his death (approximately 2007), his body was taken back to

, and he was buried in Shohada-e Saliheen.

Legacy

Sarban has had a profounding legacy on those in

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, and outside Afghanistan. He has impacted everyone, young or old, with his songs.

Discography

Some of his songs may not be able to be found. Some of his songs include: * ''Ay Shakh-e Gul'' * ''Ahesta Boro''

References

AFP / ''The Express Tribune'': Afghans sing again -- of love and war
20th-century Afghan male singers 1930 births 1993 deaths Entertainers from Kabul Afghan Tajik people Persian-language singers of Afghanistan Tajik singers Afghan atheists Afghan communists Afghan critics of religions Afghan socialists Afghan social democrats 20th-century male singers Afghan emigrants to Pakistan Afghan expatriate musicians in Pakistan {{Afghanistan-singer-stub