Musician Dictionary

Ahmad Zahir

Afghan singer (1946-1979) · the "Elvis of Afghanistan"

DescriptionAfghan singer (1946-1979)
Source: Wikidata
Born1946-06-14
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
BirthplaceKabul Kabul
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Died1979-06-14
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Place of deathParwān Salang Tunnel
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AreaAfghanistan
Source: MusicBrainz
CountryAF
Source: MusicBrainz
CitizenshipAfghanistan
Source: Wikidata
Occupationcomposer singer writer performing artist
Source: Wikidata
Instrumentsguitar voice
Source: Wikidata
Record labelsEMI
Source: Wikidata

Also known as

A. Zahir Ahmad Zaher Ahmed Zahir А. Зоир Аҳмад Зоир احمد طاهر احمد ظاهر アハマド・ザヒール

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Identifiers

mbid: 5a87198c-97d1-437a-ad90-a30f143cfc71 · wikidata: Q195522 · isni: 0000000370080678 · discogs: 1180753

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