Like many other artists who worked in Afghanistan in the 20th century, there is either no information about Nagma, or different sources contradict each other. Sometimes the information is not realistic at all. For example, Pashto Wikipedia suggests that Nagma released 2500 cassettes with her songs. Naghma was born in 1964 in Kandahar, and at the age of 16 she moved to Kabul, where she built a career as a singer and was remembered by the Pashtuns as the voice and face of their folk music. For a long time she was married to the Pashtun singer Mangal. She recorded many songs with him. When Afghanistan was overwhelmed by wars, the couple moved to Pakistan. There, their work was popular among Afghan refugees, and in 2000 they moved to the United States. In March 2014, Naghma became the first Afghan woman to receive the Pakistani Pride of Performance Award for her art. Furtively Came Home (غلی غلی راغلم د کوره) is one of Nagma's early works. Thanks to Mayvand Kassem for his help with the translation of a tiny amount of information about this album from Pashto.

My Black Creature is Behind You (توره مې بلا درپسی)

I'll Take Another Black Carnation (بل به جوړ کړم تور لونګین)

Shut Up, Shut Up, Shut Up, Boy (چپ چپ چپ هلکه)

Flower Friend (ګل ورین ګل پدن جانان)

Death Will Be Your Guest (مرګ دې میلمه شه)

And I Burn (او سوځیدمه مه اخله)

God, The Whole Village is in Sorrow (خدایه ټول کلۍ خفه ده)

Came From Home (غلی غلی راغلم د کوره)

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"Kochiyaan" - a captivating and soulful folk song that showcases the simple yet profound life of the Kochiyaan tribe from the Pashton belt of Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Living a nomadic lifestyle, the Kochiyaan tribe relies on their goats and horses for their livelihood and migrates from one region to another based on the availability of water and grass. Despite their simple lifestyle, the Kochiyaan tribe has a strong sense of community and family values, which is reflected in their daily lives.

Through the melodious tune of "Kochiyaan," we highlight the beautiful bond between husband and wife, portraying their unwavering love for each other. Additionally, the song pays homage to the Attan dance, a popular group dance performed by the Kochi tribe on various occasions.

Join us on a journey to experience the rich culture and tradition of the Kochiyaan tribe through the enchanting sound of "Kochiyaan."

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Music Composition: Khumariyaan
Vocal: Obaid Khan 
Music Production: Sarmad Ghafoor (SnM Studios)

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Kochiyaan (feat. Obaid Khan)

KOCHIYAAN | KHUMARIYAAN x OBAID KHAN

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We are all people united under Afghanistan Tajik, Uzbek, Hazara, Pashtun, and other ethnicities. We are all proud of you, kkalas 🇦🇫❤️

Kkalas - Kkilo Pashto Rap

Azmaray -  زمری  [Pashto Rap]
Performed by Ali Qazi
Produced by AQ Records
Visuals by The Cut Films
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I am excited to announce the release of my highly anticipated Pashto rap song. This groundbreaking track is a fusion of Pashto/English contemporary rap and modern music, representing a new era in Pashto music evolution. The empowering lyrics shed light on our cultural heritage, and the struggles faced by Pashtuns. The verses are crafted to resonate with listeners, inspiring them to embrace change in Pashto music and strive for a better future.

 "Azmaray -Lion" is a testament to the resilience, creativity, and artistic prowess of the Pashto rap scene. The rhythmic patterns, and intricate wordplay exhibit the mastery of the rap genre while staying true to the essence of Pashto language and culture. I invite you to join me as I embark on this musical journey, celebrating the union of Pashto traditions and rap music.  Stay tuned for the release of my album "Pashto Electronica & Hip-Hop" and get ready to experience the revolution in Pashto music!

Azmaray - زمری by AQ [Pashto Rap 2023]

One more step toward something new — a heartfelt blend of Pashto and English set to the smooth textures of R&B. Big love to Iceberg Kali whose voice carries the raw emotion and silky tone of classic R&B. His authentic R&B style adds something truly special. Thanks for listening — we hope it connects with you in a meaningful way.

"Lewantob - لیونتوب"  [Pashto/English RnB]
Vocals by AQ and Iceberg Kali
Produced by Ali Qazi for AQ Records
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Pashto Electronica & Hip-Hop

"Lewantob - لیونتوب"  by AQ and Iceberg Kali [Pashto/English RnB 2023]

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Art for religious fundamentalism is, like water for fire, mere existence, is a form of resistance.
Khumariyaan was born in the age of Talibanisation, sectarian violence, military operations and neo-imperialist expansions, in the region which is a gateway to Central Asia, in the city of Peshawar.

A band of musicians whose tunes are based on their native music, with a tinge of other native music of the world as well, our audience is the educated youth of Pakistan, and our mission is to enlighten the youth with all encompassing aesthetics and performing arts. Our focus is to elevate music to medium of peace of being, and musically, break the tradition of the South Asian vocal based musical culture, thus we are an instrumental band.

Centered on the concept that vocals should complement music, we compose with little fragments of vocals to compliment the overall harmony. We are group of individuals that came together, as on soul, to experience the trance that is live, acoustic music.

To us, music is the best sublimated form of art, and we leave its interpretation to the one who experiences our attempt at being artists. In our journey, we hope to entice musical ‘goose bumps’, and become a moving philosophical experience

- need to turn off the mind radio

Ig: thecaadcaan

Ali Qazi a.k.a AQ - The founder of AQ Records.

Born into a Pashtun family. Data Centre Engineer by profession in Los Angeles. Music became my passion in late 1999 , when I built the techniques to play Rabab with non traditional music or western beats and synths. I have produced several songs  using Rabab with HipHop, RnB and Breakbeats. This major accomplishment has not been seen since.7th century when the first Rabab was made.

Today after many years of hard work and abundance of time devoted to
my hobby, a modern and revolutionary Pashto music production has been born. Being a Producer, Rapper and Rabab player, I have combined
numerous elements into my production, using eastern/western melodies to
introduce a new era in Pashto music industry i.e Pure Pashto Electronica/HipHop.

The mission here is to represent Pashto music with current industry's requirement and promote Pashto melodies with modern music specifically with Electronica and HipHop genres.

One of the major production element is to encourage decent and patriotic lyrics for the Pakhtun famlies knowing the conservative and patriotic Pashtun culture. 

AQ Records is currently producing
Pashto, English, Urdu and instrumentals in following genres:
Electro House, ProgressiveTrance, Techno, Electronica/Breakbeat, Rap, HipHop and RnB
Instrumental Rabab with Beats/Synths 
(Produced specifically for New Rabab Mangay Expereince)

Blog & podcast about traditional music and its reflection in today's culture.
Author is @wassilyminkow

Блог и подкаст о традиционной музыке и её отражении в современной культуре.
Автор — @wassilyminkow

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