Salam Doostan e aziz. I hope everyone is doing well. Emrooz(Today) in this installment of Ahang Khana, I present to you a third mix focused on Mahali(Folk) Style Music performed on Meli Tv from the 1970s and 1980s. This mix is special as I try to incorporate music from the various dialects and ethnic groups found throughout the country. I will of course have to make future episodes to showcase each group as there are many amazing performances by each group. While you listen to this mix, think of this as a preview to what is to come. As it highlights the beauty of Afghanistan and its diversity. Sit back and enjoy the first installment of the Mahali Mixes :D  
NOTE: ALL RIGHTS OF THE MUSIC BELONG TO THE MUSICIANS AND RTA. THIS MUSIC IS BEING USED THROUGH FAIR USE AND I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS! NO MONEY IS BEING MADE FROM THESE MIXES ! IF THE ARTIST AND THEIR FAMILY WOULD LIKE FOR US TO REMOVE THE MUSIC PLEASE NOTIFY US AND WE WILL CUT OUT THE SONGS THE ARTIST ARE ON!

AHANG KHANA 3-MUSIK TV Meli No 2: Mahali Mix || آهنگ خانه ۳ - موزیک تلویزیون ملی ۲ محلی میکس

** Tracklist on Bottom**
A Voice Unbound: Ahmad Zahir's Enduring Legacy
By Farhad Azad 

In a 1968 Radio Kabul magazine interview, a young Ahmad Zahir, just 22 years old, spoke of his bold aspirations: "First, to perform abroad, and second, for artists' records to be released in the market and for people to become interested in them." A decade later, his life would be tragically cut short by murder, but not before he'd fulfilled his dreams in ways that continue to reverberate today.


Ahmad Zahir's music was not confined by borders, captivating audiences not just in his homeland but also in neighboring Iran and Tajikistan. Despite the absence of vinyl records during his lifetime, his soulful voice and charismatic performances, broadcast on radio waves and captured on cassette tapes, deeply touched listeners across Central Asia, particularly in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, leaving an indelible mark on the region's cultural landscape.


His uncanny ability to make any song his own and infuse it with a unique Ahmad Zahir essence solidified his place as an icon. Any song he touched became indelibly his, a testament to his artistry and the emotional depth he poured into every note.


This exceptional curated mix by DJ OMJVINYLS vividly portrays Ahmad Zahir's musical journey, a journey that was not solitary but one of rich collaboration and inspiration. It's a tapestry woven from threads of diverse influences and collaborations, featuring artists from Iran, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and his own Afghanistan. We hear the voices of those who influenced him, like the revered Jalil Zaland, and those he collaborated with, like the composer Nainawaz and the legendary Mahwash. 


The mix ventures into the diaspora, capturing the sounds of 1980s Kabul funk rock bands and the echoes of Zahir's music in the work of contemporary progressive groups. It beautifully illustrates the unity and diversity of Central Asian music culture, a testament to Ahmad Zahir's far-reaching influence. 


Ahmad Zahir's birthday and the anniversary of his untimely death are commemorated each year, but his spirit lives on, 24/7, in the hearts of those who continue to find solace, inspiration, and joy in his timeless music. His voice, forever young, continues to echo across the globe, a testament to the enduring power of art to transcend borders and touch the soul. 


It's a legacy that surely surpasses even his own youthful dreams, a testament to the undying spirit of a true musical icon, a legacy that continues to resonate and inspire, transcending time and borders, reminding us of the universal language of music.

Tracklist: 
1. Ustad Jalil Zoland 00:00 - 01:42
2. Giti 01:43-03:52
3. Ahideh, 03:53-05:17
4. Ahmad Zahir 05:18-05:48
5. Ahmad Zahir and Nainawaz  05:49 - 07:41
6. Ustad Mahwash and Ahmad Zahir 07:42-09:36
7. Ostad Avraham Tolmasov 09:37-11:16
8. Muqqadas Nabieva 11:17-12:39
9. Bahadur Negmantov 12:40-13:38
10. Khorma Shirinova 13:39-15:52
11. Tojuddin Muhiddin 15:53-17:57
12. Karmatolla Qurbanov 17:58-20:07 
13. Daler Nazarov & Muboraksho Mirzoshoev 20:08-22:52
14. Nasiba Abdulayeva 22:53-24:45
15. Wajiha and Farid Rastagar  24:46-26:47
16. Ariana Delawari 26:48-27:56
17. Dj Farhot ft. Calid and Elaha Suroor 27:57-28:52
18. Samira Rawan 28:53-30:02
19. Azadi Group ft. suurryi 30:03-31:46 
20. AFCECO musicians and "Chalpasa" band 31:47-37:38