Shabnam Surayo (also spelled as Surayyo, Suraya, or Soraya) () is a Tajik singer, notable for her unique musical style and collaborations with other artists, both Tajik and foreign.

Biography

Surayo was born into a musical family, with both her mother Surayyo Qosimova and sister Farzonai Khurshed being singers in Tajikistan. In 2006, one of her singles was ranked No.1 in her country. She is popular in Afghanistan, both working with their singers, and covering their songs, either with the original artists or by their permission. For example, her duets with Jawid Sharif, Afghan Queen

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, and Najib Nawabi. Shabnam also collaborated with

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singer Jawid Sharif on a duet called "Ey Khuda". In addition, she has also performed duets with other famous Tajik singers such as Suhrobi Safarzod, Parvina Shukrulloeva, Shabnami Sobiri and others. She also sang in

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’s concert in

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in 2006. Her appearance in th
Tuti Gala
held in America, boosted her recognition. She performed some of her most famous songs, including "Biyo Ki Burem Bagh", "Bizan Dutora", and "Eshq".

Personal life

Shabnam is married to Kholid Zohir, with whom she has a daughter, Sharifamoh.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Surayo, Shabnam 1981 births Living people Dance-pop musicians Tajik-language singers Tajik singers Persian-language singers of Tajikistan Tajikistani women singers People from Khatlon Region Traditional pop music singers 21st-century Tajikistani singers 21st-century Tajikistani women singers