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{{about|the Afghan singer|the [[India]]n actress|Nagma}}
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|name = {{lang-ps|نغمه}}<br />Naghma
| name = Naghma
| native_name = {{nq|نغمه ښاپېرۍ}}
|image = Naghma 2010-3.jpg
| background = solo_singer
|caption = Naghma singing during the 2010 [[Nowruz]] celebration at [[Fairplex]] in [[Pomona, California]]
| image = Naghma 2010-3.jpg
|background = solo_singer
| caption = Naghma singing during the 2010 [[Nowruz in Afghanistan|Nowruz]] celebration at [[Fairplex]] in [[Pomona, California]]
|birth_name = Shaperai (''[[Fairy]]'')
| birth_name = [[Fairy|Shahpari or Shahpary]]
|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1964|1|1}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1964|01|01}}
|Religen: Muslim
|origin = [[Kandahar]], [[Afghanistan]]
| birth_place = [[Kandahar]],<ref name="Naghma New Interview with Mashriq TV" /> [[Kingdom of Afghanistan]]
|genre = [[Folklore]], [[Pop music|Pop]]
| genre = [[Folklore]], pop
|years_active = 1980&ndash;present
| years_active = 1980–present
|label = Afghan Vision Records, Ariana Records
| label = Afghan Vision Records <br>Ariana Records
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|website =
| notable_works =
| awards = [[Pride of Performance]]
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}}
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'''Naghma''' ({{lang-ps|'''نغمه'''}}, born January 1, 1964{{Citation needed|date=December 2010}}) is a prominent [[List of Afghan singers|Afghan singer]] who started in the early 1970s. She and her ex-husband, [[Mangal (singer)|Mangal]], were a popular musical duo who dominated [[Music of Afghanistan|Afghan music]] scene during the 1970s and early 1990s. Naghma sings in [[Pashto language|Pashto]] and [[Dari (Persian)]]. Her music is popular in [[Afghanistan]], western [[Pakistan]] and [[Tajikistan]].
'''Naghma''' ({{langx|prs|نغمه ښاپېرۍ}}; {{langx|ps|نغمه ښاپېرۍ}}, born 1 January 1964) is an [[List of Afghan singers|Afghan singer]] who started her career in the early 1980s. Similar to that of [[Sonny & Cher]], she sang alongside [[Mangal (singer)|Mangal]] during the 1980s and early 1990s. Naghma's songs are mostly in Dari and Pashto, the two major [[languages of Afghanistan]].<ref name="10 Afghan musicians you need to hear: from Ahmad Zahir and Mahwash to Kabul Dreams" />


== Early years ==
==Early years==
Naghma stated in a recent interview on ''[[Mashriq TV]]'' that she was born in [[Kandahar]], [[Afghanistan]].<ref name="Naghma New Interview with Mashriq TV">{{YouTube|vF5C0kk_RjY|Naghma New Interview with Mashriq TV}} (Apr. 14, 2019) (@3:10)</ref> Her exact birthplace and date of birth are not reported. She was the eldest daughter in a family of five boys and three girls,{{cn|date=April 2023}} and was given the nickname [[Fairy|Shahpari or Shahpary]] ({{nq|نغمه ښاپېرۍ}}). Her father was Sayed Suleiman Shah, a [[Farsiwan]] from [[Deh Sabz District]] of [[Kabul Province]].<ref name="Hafiz Mohammadi with Naghma - Special Show">{{YouTube|jopFbAF9btY|Hafiz Mohammadi with Naghma - Special Show}} (Dec. 4, 2022) (@12:58)</ref> Her mother Bibi Mashala was a [[Pashtuns|Pashtun]] from [[Kandahar]]. Both of Afghanistan's major languages were spoken in their house. Her father died when Naghma was five years old. As a young girl, she developed an interest in music since elementary school in Kandahar. At the age of around sixteen years, she moved to Kabul with her paternal uncle and continued her secondary education at [[List of schools in Kabul|Rabia Balkhi Lece]], where she began performing as a vocalist in a girl's band. This was around the time of the [[Saur Revolution|April Revolution]] of 1978, when the [[People's Democratic Party of Afghanistan]] took control of Kabul and other parts of the country.<ref>{{YouTube|vF5C0kk_RjY|Naghma New Interview with Mashriq TV}} (Apr. 14, 2019) (@3:40)</ref>
Naghma was born as ''Shaperai'' (''[[Fairy]]'') on January 1, 1964, in [[Kandahar]], [[Afghanistan]].<ref>[http://www.zmong-afghanistan.com/profiles/naghma.asp Profile: Shaperai Naghma]</ref> She belongs to the [[Pashtun people|Pashtun]] ethnic group. As a young girl, she developed an interest in music. Her early songs were based on Kandahari songs, most of which were folkloric in nature but were essential in training the [[novice]]. After moving to [[Kabul]], Naghma held various jobs, all the while pursuing her passion. Coming from a traditional family, she met with much resistance from relatives who saw singing as a demeaning career for an Afghan woman. However, Naghma was not discouraged by this. Naghma became joined a musician-turned-singer Mangal, a fellow Pashtun from [[Laghman Province]] of Afghanistan, and eventually married him.


== Private life ==
==Career==
A year before finishing high school she married [[Mangal (singer)|Mangal]], an already popular Afghan singer from [[Laghman Province]]. They were instant celebrities, recording hits that are famous to this day. Her early songs were based on southern Afghan music, most of which were folkloric in nature.{{cn|date=July 2022}} She additionally sang a song for the [[Afghan Air Force (1978-1992)|Afghan Air Force and Air Defense]], titled “Lalaya Hawabaza (Beloved Pilot) in which she stood in the cabin of an Afghan [[Mil Mi-8]].<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wiG-qvdeAgo |title=Naghma Lalaya hawa baza |date=2011-03-06 |last=Eagle of Afghanistan |access-date=2024-05-28 |via=YouTube}}</ref>
With impending civil war, the couple left Afghanistan for Pakistan in 1992. There, they became very successful with an enthusiastic crowd of [[Afghan refugees|Afghan exiles]] who were nostalgic for their native music. Their financial situation by this time had improved significantly. In the late 1990s, they left Pakistan and immigrated to the [[United States]].


She and the family left Afghanistan to take residence in [[India]] for about two years and from there to [[Dubai]] in the UAE.<ref>{{YouTube|vF5C0kk_RjY|Naghma New Interview with Mashriq TV}} (Apr. 14, 2019) (@41:40)</ref> After staying there for two years, the family proceeded to [[Pakistan]].<ref name="Hafiz Mohammadi with Naghma - Special Show" /> There, they became very successful with an enthusiastic crowd of [[Afghan diaspora|Afghan exiles]] who were nostalgic for their native music. Her financial situation by this time had improved significantly. In 2000, the family immigrated to the United States as refugees.<ref name="10 Afghan musicians you need to hear: from Ahmad Zahir and Mahwash to Kabul Dreams">{{cite news |url=https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/music/2021/08/22/10-afghan-musicians-you-need-to-hear-from-ahmad-zahir-and-mahwash-to-kabul-dreams/ |title=10 Afghan musicians you need to hear: from Ahmad Zahir and Mahwash to Kabul Dreams |website=The National (Abu Dhabi) |date=August 22, 2021 |access-date=2024-04-17}}</ref> Naghma and Mangal connected with the [[Afghan Americans|Afghan-American community]] of [[Northern California]].
After establishing contact with the [[Afghan American|Afghan community]] of northern [[California]], the duo held a series of [[performances]]. However, Naghma and Mangal have since [[divorced]], citing Mangal's alleged continual [[alcohol abuse]], and the couple has been sensitive about elaborating further on the issue. Their divorce has also cast a doubt as to whether this former pair can reconcile at least on the professional level. While Mangal performs [[solo (music)|solo]] in private events and [[television]] programs, Naghma is continuing her career as a professional [[artist]]. She is known to be very [[patriotic]] of [[Pashtun culture]] ([[Culture of Afghanistan|Afghan culture]]) and has dedicated many songs to Afghanistan.


In March 2014, she became the first Afghan to receive the [[Tamgha-e-Imtiaz]] and the [[Pride of Performance]], the highest Pakistani Presidential Awards handed to artists, sportsmen, scientists and writers. It was a proud moment for Naghma who has always been a strong voice for the Afghan refugees in Pakistan. Naghma encourages Afghan refugees to try and go back to Afghanistan through her aid work and music to rebuild the country.{{cn|date=July 2022}}
It is believed that in 2007 she along with her four children left from the United States to return to Pakistan and settle in Islamabad.


==Personal life==
== Recent developments ==
Naghma and Mangal divorced in 2006 and later she married the son of [[Mohammad Nabi Mohammadi]] of [[Logar Province]]. They also broke off the marriage.<ref>{{YouTube|_7INPxWqBF0| Naghma talks about her marriage life }} (VOA Pashto, Mar. 21, 2017) (@1:15)</ref> Naghma has four children, they are Anwar, Khyber, Lima and Madina.<ref>{{YouTube|vF5C0kk_RjY|Naghma New Interview with Mashriq TV}} (Apr. 14, 2019) (@8:00)</ref>
In 2006, Naghma’s new single ''‘Mohabbat’'' was released. This was the first time she had [[pop (music)|pop]] song. It is a favorite club remix and the accompanying [[video]] is also [[Kabul]] TV station’s and AfghanMTV's most requested video. The song is one of the highest ranking Afghan songs in the world. Also in that year, Naghma returned to Afghanistan to give a round of [[concerts]] in various cities with [[Naim Popal]], another popular Afghan singer. During her concert held in Kabul, the crowd showered the singer with rose petals.

==Discography==
She has recorded over 500 songs in a period of 32 years in Afghanistan, Pakistan and also in the United States.
''This list is incomplete''

Album: Bachi Hamsaya

* '' Bachi Hamsaya ''
* '' Aros ''
* '' O Bacha ''
* '' Maida Maida ''
* '' Nazi Jan ''
* '' Ba Yin Sazi Mahali ''
* '' Ghataghani ''
* '' Shekesta Chelamey''
* '' Imroz ''
* '' Tu Ra Meparastam ''
* '' O Dilbar Janim ''
* '' O Bacha ''
* '' Jama Narinje ''

Album: Best Of Naghma

* '' Charsi Halika Stargi ''
* '' Janana ke Pashton ''
* '' Halka Daroghjan Mee ''
* '' Raghlay Yama Damor ''
* '' Za Ba Gidi Rawdim ''
* '' Chita Che Zi Mat ''
* '' Raza Da Zandgi Sra ''
* '' Yara Rana Wrak Nashi ''
* '' Janana Rasha Da Shamali ''
* '' Hagha Sra Oshan ''
* '' Allah Wi Zamazda ''

Album: Kabul Nazaneen

* '' Salam Afghanistan ''
* '' Delbar Jan ''
* '' Ghataghani ''
* '' Yaram Nest ''
* '' Darbigeri ''
* '' O Dilbar Janam ''
* '' Nazi Jan ''
* '' O Bachi Afghan ''
* '' Maida Maida Baran ''
* '' Em Roz Che Roz Ast ''

Album: O Khoda Jan

* '' Az America Wa Alman ''
* '' O Khuda Jan ''
* '' Sharshara Baran ''
* '' Shab Amadam ''
* '' Bebe Roko Jan ''
* '' Kashki Ma ''
* '' Man Dokhtari Sherazam ''
* '' Mara Az Ashiqi Bas ''
* '' Mohabat ''
* '' Pesta Forosh ''

Popular Singles:

* '' Mazdigar De Ka Nade ''
* '' O Bacha Jane Bacha ''
* '' Lalaya Hawa Baza ''
* '' Kandahar Halika ''
* '' Adam Khana Charsi ''
* '' Mohabbat ''
* '' Mohabbat (Slow Version) ''
* '' Lalo Lalo ''
* '' Mala Chal Ne Razi ''
* '' Akh Janan Me Laro ''
* '' Zma Afghanistana''
* '' Loya Khudaya ''
* '' Orbal Chapa Kra Bya Rasta ''
* '' Akhshe na ni na (Attan De Gada Da)''
* '' Mubarak Di Sha Akhtar ''
* '' Lalai de ''
* '' Dilbar Zalim Zalim ''
* '' Wa Grana ''
* '' Nor e Newranawo ''
* '' Ay Da Watan Da Abay Roka Zoya ''
* '' Afghani Mashoma ''

;Contributing artist
* ''[[The Rough Guide To The Music Of Afghanistan]]'', 2010

==See also==
*[[List of Afghan singers]]
*[[Afghan Americans]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{YouTube|jopFbAF9btY|Hafiz Mohammadi with Naghma - Special Show}} (Dec. 4, 2022)
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*{{YouTube|J4PKvtwFp2g|د افغان سندرغاړې نغمې سره د منزه شهید مرکه}} (VOA Deewa, Apr. 19, 2020)


{{Pride of Performance for Arts}}
==External links==


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Latest revision as of 10:24, 28 November 2024

This article is about the Afghan singer. For the Indian actress, see Nagma.

Naghma
نغمه ښاپېرۍ
Naghma singing during the 2010 Nowruz celebration at Fairplex in Pomona, California
Naghma singing during the 2010 Nowruz celebration at Fairplex in Pomona, California
Background information
Birth nameShahpari or Shahpary
Born (1964-01-01) 1 January 1964 (age 61)
Kandahar,[1] Kingdom of Afghanistan
GenresFolklore, pop
Years active1980–present
LabelsAfghan Vision Records
Ariana Records
AwardsPride of Performance

Naghma (Dari: نغمه ښاپېرۍ; Pashto: نغمه ښاپېرۍ, born 1 January 1964) is an Afghan singer who started her career in the early 1980s. Similar to that of Sonny & Cher, she sang alongside Mangal during the 1980s and early 1990s. Naghma's songs are mostly in Dari and Pashto, the two major languages of Afghanistan.[2]

Early years

[edit]

Naghma stated in a recent interview on Mashriq TV that she was born in Kandahar, Afghanistan.[1] Her exact birthplace and date of birth are not reported. She was the eldest daughter in a family of five boys and three girls,[citation needed] and was given the nickname Shahpari or Shahpary (نغمه ښاپېرۍ). Her father was Sayed Suleiman Shah, a Farsiwan from Deh Sabz District of Kabul Province.[3] Her mother Bibi Mashala was a Pashtun from Kandahar. Both of Afghanistan's major languages were spoken in their house. Her father died when Naghma was five years old. As a young girl, she developed an interest in music since elementary school in Kandahar. At the age of around sixteen years, she moved to Kabul with her paternal uncle and continued her secondary education at Rabia Balkhi Lece, where she began performing as a vocalist in a girl's band. This was around the time of the April Revolution of 1978, when the People's Democratic Party of Afghanistan took control of Kabul and other parts of the country.[4]

Career

[edit]

A year before finishing high school she married Mangal, an already popular Afghan singer from Laghman Province. They were instant celebrities, recording hits that are famous to this day. Her early songs were based on southern Afghan music, most of which were folkloric in nature.[citation needed] She additionally sang a song for the Afghan Air Force and Air Defense, titled “Lalaya Hawabaza (Beloved Pilot) in which she stood in the cabin of an Afghan Mil Mi-8.[5]

She and the family left Afghanistan to take residence in India for about two years and from there to Dubai in the UAE.[6] After staying there for two years, the family proceeded to Pakistan.[3] There, they became very successful with an enthusiastic crowd of Afghan exiles who were nostalgic for their native music. Her financial situation by this time had improved significantly. In 2000, the family immigrated to the United States as refugees.[2] Naghma and Mangal connected with the Afghan-American community of Northern California.

In March 2014, she became the first Afghan to receive the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz and the Pride of Performance, the highest Pakistani Presidential Awards handed to artists, sportsmen, scientists and writers. It was a proud moment for Naghma who has always been a strong voice for the Afghan refugees in Pakistan. Naghma encourages Afghan refugees to try and go back to Afghanistan through her aid work and music to rebuild the country.[citation needed]

Personal life

[edit]

Naghma and Mangal divorced in 2006 and later she married the son of Mohammad Nabi Mohammadi of Logar Province. They also broke off the marriage.[7] Naghma has four children, they are Anwar, Khyber, Lima and Madina.[8]

Discography

[edit]

She has recorded over 500 songs in a period of 32 years in Afghanistan, Pakistan and also in the United States. This list is incomplete

Album: Bachi Hamsaya

  • Bachi Hamsaya
  • Aros
  • O Bacha
  • Maida Maida
  • Nazi Jan
  • Ba Yin Sazi Mahali
  • Ghataghani
  • Shekesta Chelamey
  • Imroz
  • Tu Ra Meparastam
  • O Dilbar Janim
  • O Bacha
  • Jama Narinje

Album: Best Of Naghma

  • Charsi Halika Stargi
  • Janana ke Pashton
  • Halka Daroghjan Mee
  • Raghlay Yama Damor
  • Za Ba Gidi Rawdim
  • Chita Che Zi Mat
  • Raza Da Zandgi Sra
  • Yara Rana Wrak Nashi
  • Janana Rasha Da Shamali
  • Hagha Sra Oshan
  • Allah Wi Zamazda

Album: Kabul Nazaneen

  • Salam Afghanistan
  • Delbar Jan
  • Ghataghani
  • Yaram Nest
  • Darbigeri
  • O Dilbar Janam
  • Nazi Jan
  • O Bachi Afghan
  • Maida Maida Baran
  • Em Roz Che Roz Ast

Album: O Khoda Jan

  • Az America Wa Alman
  • O Khuda Jan
  • Sharshara Baran
  • Shab Amadam
  • Bebe Roko Jan
  • Kashki Ma
  • Man Dokhtari Sherazam
  • Mara Az Ashiqi Bas
  • Mohabat
  • Pesta Forosh

Popular Singles:

  • Mazdigar De Ka Nade
  • O Bacha Jane Bacha
  • Lalaya Hawa Baza
  • Kandahar Halika
  • Adam Khana Charsi
  • Mohabbat
  • Mohabbat (Slow Version)
  • Lalo Lalo
  • Mala Chal Ne Razi
  • Akh Janan Me Laro
  • Zma Afghanistana
  • Loya Khudaya
  • Orbal Chapa Kra Bya Rasta
  • Akhshe na ni na (Attan De Gada Da)
  • Mubarak Di Sha Akhtar
  • Lalai de
  • Dilbar Zalim Zalim
  • Wa Grana
  • Nor e Newranawo
  • Ay Da Watan Da Abay Roka Zoya
  • Afghani Mashoma
Contributing artist

See also

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ a b Naghma New Interview with Mashriq TV on YouTube (Apr. 14, 2019) (@3:10)
  2. ^ a b "10 Afghan musicians you need to hear: from Ahmad Zahir and Mahwash to Kabul Dreams". The National (Abu Dhabi). 22 August 2021. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
  3. ^ a b Hafiz Mohammadi with Naghma - Special Show on YouTube (Dec. 4, 2022) (@12:58)
  4. ^ Naghma New Interview with Mashriq TV on YouTube (Apr. 14, 2019) (@3:40)
  5. ^ Eagle of Afghanistan (6 March 2011). Naghma Lalaya hawa baza. Retrieved 28 May 2024 – via YouTube.
  6. ^ Naghma New Interview with Mashriq TV on YouTube (Apr. 14, 2019) (@41:40)
  7. ^ Naghma talks about her marriage life on YouTube (VOA Pashto, Mar. 21, 2017) (@1:15)
  8. ^ Naghma New Interview with Mashriq TV on YouTube (Apr. 14, 2019) (@8:00)
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