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Amjad Farid Sabri
Born(1970-12-23)23 December 1970[1]
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Died22 June 2016 (16 Ramadan)
Liaquatabad Town, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Cause of deathgunshot wounds
Resting placePaposh Nagar, Karachi, Pakistan
Occupation(s)Chorus singer (until 1996), Lead Qawwali Singer (1996 - 2016)
Years active1982 - 2016
Children5
ParentGhulam Farid Sabri (father) Asghari Begum (mother)
RelativesMaqbool Ahmed Sabri (uncle)
Mehmood Ghaznavi Sabri(Uncle)
Kamal Ahmed Sabri (Uncle)
Mehmood Ghaznavi Sabri
Azmat Farid Sabri (Brother)
Sarwat Farid Sabri (Brother)
Talha Farid Sabri (Brother)
Musical career
GenresSufi
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • Harmonium
  • Tabla

Amjad Farid (Fareed) Sabri (23 December 1970 – 22 June 2016) was a Pakistani qawwal, naat khawan and a proponent of the Sufi Muslim tradition. Son of Ghulam Farid Sabri and nephew of Maqbool Ahmed Sabri of the Sabri Brothers, he emerged as one of South Asia's most prominent qawwali singers, often reciting poems written by his father and uncle.[2] He was shot dead in Karachi in a targeted killing.[3] Police and paramilitary arrested his alleged killers who have confessed to the crime.[4]

Career

Born in Karachi, Sindh on 23 December 1970, Amjad began learning qawwali music from his father at age nine and joined his father on stage to perform in 1988 at age 12.[5] His father trained him in Raag Bhairon, which is practiced in early morning. For this training Sabri had to get out of bed in the mid night, then after performing tahajjud (a midnight prayer) practised the baja.[6] Sabri presented the work of his family and travelled widely to India, America and Europe where he was known as the "rock star" of qawwali.[7] From then on he remained one of the most acclaimed qawwali singers on the Indian subcontinent and performed around the world.

Amjad used to recite chorus and clap in his father and uncle's band Sabri Brothers He also appeared alongside his father Ghulam Farid Sabri and uncle Maqbool Ahmed Sabri at the age of 6 years along with Sabri Brothers group in 1982 Pakistani film Saharay in which his father and uncle recited their famous golden hit Tajdar E Haram, Amjad also recited Allama Muhammad Iqbal's poem Lab Pe Aati Hai Dua in the same film After his father's death he worked as a supporting vocalist and also used to play bongo drums. Later, in 1996 he started his own group with his brothers and friends as members. His first album was Balaghal Ola Be Kamalehi which was released by Oriental star agencies in 1997 which featured his father and uncle's golden hit Sar E La Makan Se Talab Huwi as the main item. Mostly, He used to recite poetry sung by his father and uncle, then eventually began to include some of his own compositions including 'Ali Ke Sath Hai Zehra Ki Shaadi, Na Poochiye Ke Kya Hussain Hai. His most popular song is a Naat Karam Maangta Hoon. His other works include Main Nazar Karoon Jaan E Jigar, Allah Allah, Dhoom Macha Do, Kaab Ki Raunaq, Kaash Yeh Dua Meri, Ali Mera Dil, Phir Dikha De Haram, Tuloo E Saher Hai Shaam-E-Qalandar and his last Naat Aye Sabz Gumbad Wale.

Sabri's last musical project was with Coke Studio. He performed an outstanding qawwali, "Aaj Rang Hai" with Rahat Fateh Ali Khan in Episode 7 of Season 9. Sabri's performance on the platform came out to be his first and last one.[8]

Death

On 22 June 2016, after finishing a morning TV show where his last naat included the words "When I shudder in my dark tomb, dear Prophet, look after me",[9] two motorcyclists opened fire on Sabri's car in Liaquatabad Town, Karachi, critically injuring Sabri, an associate and his driver. Sabri was shot twice in the head and once on the ear.[10][11][12] All of the passengers were then shifted to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital where Sabri died shortly after.[13] His assassination occurred near an underpass named after his father.[9][14]

Tens of thousands of people attended Sabri's funeral in Karachi.[15]

Sabri's murder met with condemnation from many public figures in Pakistan and India, and several protests were organised against the killing.[16][17][18][19] Several songs, music videos were made, and articles were published, to pay a tribute to Sabri. In addition, Sabri was paid tribute in several shows and award ceremonies in Pakistan. Since Sabri's death, several concerts have been held around the world in his tribute. In 2016, a Qawal group held a concert in the United States in a tribute to Sabri, which was attended by thousands of people.[20]

Legacy

References

  1. ^ Amjad Farid Sabri
  2. ^ Ali, Dawn.com | Imtiaz (22 June 2016). "Famed qawwal Amjad Sabri gunned down in Karachi". Retrieved 23 June 2016.
  3. ^ "They killed him – The Express Tribune". 22 June 2016. Retrieved 23 June 2016.
  4. ^ http://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/364161-Asim-Capri-Ishaq-Bobby-confess-to-Amjad-Sabris-k
  5. ^ "Amjad Sabri". Telegraph.
  6. ^ Web Desk (22 June 2016). "Amjad Sabri: a look back at the life of the legendary qawwal". The News. Retrieved 30 June 2016.
  7. ^ "Amjad Sabri, Sufi singer – obituary". The Telegraph. 23 June 2016. Retrieved 30 June 2016.
  8. ^ Staff, Images (6 August 2016). "Amjad Sabri, Rahat Fateh, Abida Parveen kick-start Coke Studio 9 with an emotional tribute". Retrieved 7 August 2016.
  9. ^ a b "Obituary: Amjad Sabri, Pakistan's favourite qawwali singer". The Economist. 29 June 2016. Retrieved 30 June 2016.
  10. ^ Khan, Faraz (3 May 2015). "Amjad Sabri shot dead in Karachi – The Express Tribune". Tribune.com.pk. Retrieved 23 June 2016.
  11. ^ "Renowned Pakistani singer Qawwal Amjad Sabri shot dead in Karachi". Firstpost. 29 July 2015. Retrieved 23 June 2016.
  12. ^ "Renowned qawwali singer Amjad Sabri killed in Karachi gun attack: hospital sources". Dunya News. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
  13. ^ Ali Zain (24 June 2016). "CCTV footage shows Amjad Sabri's killers escaping easily on a motorcycle, without interference". Daily Pakistan. Retrieved 30 June 2016.
  14. ^ https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/jun/22/pakistani-sufi-singer-shot-dead-in-karachi
  15. ^ "Amjad Sabri laid to rest amid sobs, tears". Samaa TV.
  16. ^ Desk, Entertainment (3 May 2015). "Nation mourns Amjad Sabri's death – The Express Tribune". Tribune.com.pk. Retrieved 23 June 2016. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  17. ^ Web Desk (23 June 2016). "Malala Yousafzai sends condolence message over Sabri's death". Geo TV. Retrieved 24 June 2016.
  18. ^ Staff Reporter (23 June 2016). "NCJP offers condolence on assassination of Qawal Amjad Sabri". Lahore World. Retrieved 24 June 2016.
  19. ^ Web Desk (23 June 2016). "Civil society stages protest against Amjad Sabri's murder". Dunya News. Retrieved 24 June 2016.
  20. ^ Web Desk (23 June 2016). "MWM Hold Protest at Islamabad Press Club Against Amjad Sabri Assassination". Shiite News. Retrieved 24 June 2016.
  21. ^ "President Mamnoon confers civil awards on Yaum-i-Pakistan". Dawn. 23 March 2018.
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