Budding artists asked to promote ghazal singing.

PESHAWAR -- Young singer Hashmat Sahar has released a new Pashto video on social media, garnering appreciation from music buffs with an objective to promote light ghazal singing in Pashto.

Hailing from Hangu district, he has a refined taste for singing ghazal of Pashto poets Rahman Baba, Khushal Khan Khattak, Amir Hamza Khan Shinwari, Rahmat Shah Sail, Abaseen Yousafzai, Laiqzada Laiq and Fazle Subhan Abid. The new ghazal video contains numbers reflective of miserable condition of people and also resistance undercurrents that moved the audience due to its quality music composition and velvety voice with a rich traditional orchestra.

'The art of light ghazal singing should be revived and promoted by budding artists,' said Mr Sahar.

He launched his career in early teens from PTV Peshawar centre and received proper training from seasoned musicians in the art of ghazal singing. This time around he launched video of fresh Pashto ghazal titled Janazay and penned down by Mumtaz Orakzai. The ghazal, he said, was a sad commentary on the miserable plight of Pakhtuns.

Hashmat Sahar's new Pashto music video garners appreciation

Mr Sahar shot to fame when he sang popular number of known Pashto poet Fazle Subhan Abid 'Pa Pekhawar Kay Parhar Ma Jorawa' (Don't hit Peshawar any longer). He has numerous music albums to his credit and has also...