Ustad Awalmir (born 1931 in Logar, Afghanistan afghani – died April 24, 1982 in Kabul, Afghanistan) was a Pashtun composer, musician, singer, and poet who wrote and sang in the Pashto language.
He began learning music as a teen from various music teachers and began to perform for radio broadcasts. His first song was My Heart Has Broken To Pieces. At the age of 18, he performed at the Afghan Independence Day in Kabul.
He made a breakthrough into performing on the Afghan radio station with help from Malang Jan, a local poet. Awalmir's output consists of over 250 songs as well as a collection of self-composed songs. His contribution to Afghan music led him the honor of the title Ustad from the Ministry of Culture and Information.
His love and patriotism for Afghanistan is demonstrated in songs such as "Da Zamong Zeba Watan", meaning "this is our beautiful homeland", referring to Afghanistan.
Ustad Awalmir's Albums
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"Single Songs" Two new Songs of Ustad Ulfat Ahang "Audio".
"Gilay" New release of Shafiq Mureed "Audio".
"Dukhtarak" New release of Edris Durani "Video".
"Land of Lions" Audio album of Wahid Zaland "Exlclusive release by Afghan123".
"Moqam-e Kharabat" Audio album of Ustad Ulfat Ahang "Exlclusive release by Afghan123".
"Shin Khalay" New release of Latif Nangarhari "Video".
"Janem Asti" New release of Ramin and Omar Sharif "Video".
"Baran" New release of Bashir Asim "Video".
"Soor Saloo" New release of Latif Nangarhari "Video".