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'''Ehsan Aman''' (احسان امان - ''Eḥsān Amān''; b. 1959) is a singer from ].<ref name="VOA">], </ref><ref name="ehsanaman.com">http://www.ehsanaman.com/index-2.html</ref> He is one of the few veterans of Afghanistan’s lost music ] who've maintained their popularity over the decades. He already had public exposure in Afghanistan in the 1970s and early 1980s with his first singles and the performances he held at ]. Exiled since the early 80s in the ], he has continued writing and producing music in the state of ], which has also been his residence since that time. '''Ehsan Aman''' (Dari/Pashto: {{lang|fa|{{nq|احسان امان}}}} – '''Eḥsān Amān'''; born 1959) is an ] singer.<ref name="VOA">], </ref><ref name="ehsanaman.com">{{Cite web|url=http://www.ehsanaman.com/index-2.html|title=Web Page Under Construction|access-date=23 October 2007|archive-date=5 February 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120205215950/http://www.ehsanaman.com/index-2.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> He is one of the few veterans of Afghanistan’s lost music ] who've maintained their popularity over the decades. He gained fame in Afghanistan during 1970s and early 1980s with his first singles and the performances he held at ]. Exiled since the early 80s in the US, he has continued writing and producing music in the state of ], which has also been his residence since that time.


Aman is married to the daughter of late song writer Nainawaz.<ref name="VOA"/><ref name="ehsanaman.com"/> Aman is married to the daughter of songwriter Nainawaz.<ref name="VOA"/><ref name="ehsanaman.com"/>


== Early life == == Early life ==


Ehsan was born in ], Afghanistan, to Mohammad Aman Ibrahim, an ] by profession. By caste he is ], whose lineage can be traced to the distinguished people of ].<ref></ref> Ehsan's interest in music developed in early ] when he learned to play the ]. This led to his participation in his ] music functions that raised public support for his professional pursuit of music. After completing his high school education, Ehsan won a ] to enter ] and he followed his father's footsteps to study. Ehsan was born in ], Afghanistan, to Mohammad Aman Ibrahim, an engineer by profession. The lineage of his family can be traced to the distinguished people of ].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ehsanaman.com/index-2.html |title=Biography from the official Ehsan Aman website |access-date=23 October 2007 |archive-date=5 February 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120205215950/http://www.ehsanaman.com/index-2.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> Ehsan's interest in music developed in early ] when he learned to play the ]. This led to his participation in his high school music functions that raised public support for his professional pursuit of music. After completing his high school education, Ehsan won a scholarship to enter ] and he followed his father's footsteps to study.


Aman's serious interest in music began during university- during his attendance as a student, he held various live performances; Ehsan's popularity began to rise. However, there were tensions between Aman and media personalities- the adverse circumstances of the time period led to misinterpretation of his ] and contributed to negative ]. His songs - which were regulars of ] Station - were banned. Ehsan's serious interest in music began during university - during his attendance as a student, he held various live performances; Ehsan's popularity began to rise. However, there were tensions between Aman and media personalities - the adverse circumstances of the time period led to misinterpretation of his ] and contributed to negative publicity. His songs – which were regulars of ] Station – were banned.


== Career == == Career ==
Ehsan’s early works included the ] ''Bute' Daram'', which he prepared as a gift for one of his relatives. Broadcast on ], it immediately brought the singer to light. He was then requested by the radio staff for another song, to which he responded with ''Allah''. This single, surpassing the popularity of his first number, was aired repeatedly gaining Ehsan immediate national attention. His quick fame led to provoking of resentment from others and led to fabrication of stories against the singer.{{Citation needed|date=February 2007}} Avoiding a confrontation that could have cost him his life, he chose to leave the country. He arrived in ] in 1981. In October 1982, he emigrated to the ], re-kindling his musical pursuits. In spite of economic and technical difficulties, he collaborated with other ]d ] from Afghanistan and, in 1983, he released his first album: ''Musafer''. Avoiding a confrontation that could have cost him his life, he chose to leave the country. He arrived in ] in 1981. In October 1982, he immigrated to the United States, re-kindling his musical pursuits. In spite of economic and technical difficulties, he collaborated with other ]d musicians from Afghanistan and, in 1983, he released his first album: ''Musafer''.


However, burdened with family life and the adjustment to the adopted country, Ehsan limited his involvements from 1985 to 1993 to a career in engineering. After 1993, at the request of fans, he returned to music. However, burdened with family life and the adjustment to the adopted country, Ehsan limited his involvements from 1985 to 1993 to a career in engineering. After 1993, at the request of fans, he returned to music.


In January 2002, he was asked by the Embassy of Afghanistan in ] to re-arrange the ]. He performed his rendition in front of a 3,500 member audience, achieving acclaim for his achievement. In January 2002, he was asked by the Embassy of Afghanistan in Washington, D.C. to re-arrange the ]. He performed his rendition in front of a 3,500 member audience, achieving acclaim for his achievement.


== Personal life == == Personal life ==
In 1985, Ehsan married his wife Sahar who is the daughter of the late Afghan ] and ] ]. His wife supports his musical endeavors and often accompanies him to his concert performances. Ehsan is also a ] and an avid ] player. From 1976 to 1980, he was a member of the '']'', and participated in many international tennis competitions outside of Afghanistan. In 1985, Ehsan married his wife Sahar who is the daughter of the late Afghan poet and composer ]. His wife supports his musical endeavors and often accompanies him to his concert performances. Ehsan is also a ] and an avid ] player. From 1976 to 1980, he was a member of the '']'', and participated in many international tennis competitions outside of Afghanistan.


==Accolades== ==Accolades==
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==Discography== ==Discography==
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==References and footnotes== ==References and footnotes==
{{Reflist}} {{Reflist}}
* Ehsan Live in Concert. ''Ehsan’s Introduction.'' DVD Video. TriVision. 2001. * Ehsan Live in Concert. ''Ehsan's Introduction.'' DVD Video. TriVision. 2001.
*http://www.zebamagazine.com/ Zeba Magazine. ''Ehsan Aman: His Upcoming Album & CD.'' June 2006 *https://web.archive.org/web/20071212103213/http://www.zebamagazine.com/ Zeba Magazine. ''Ehsan Aman: His Upcoming Album & CD.'' June 2006


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Latest revision as of 23:03, 26 December 2024

Afghan American singer

Ehsan Amanاحسان امان
Background information
Birth nameEhsan Aman
Born1959
Lashkargah, Afghanistan
GenresPop, dance
Occupation(s)Singer, composer, architecture engineer
Instrument(s)Guitar, harmonium, accordion
Years active1978–present
LabelsFifth String Entertainment, Inc
Musical artist

Ehsan Aman (Dari/Pashto: احسان امان – Eḥsān Amān; born 1959) is an Afghan American singer. He is one of the few veterans of Afghanistan’s lost music Golden Age who've maintained their popularity over the decades. He gained fame in Afghanistan during 1970s and early 1980s with his first singles and the performances he held at Kabul University. Exiled since the early 80s in the US, he has continued writing and producing music in the state of Virginia, which has also been his residence since that time.

Aman is married to the daughter of songwriter Nainawaz.

Early life

Ehsan was born in Lashkargah, Helmand, Afghanistan, to Mohammad Aman Ibrahim, an engineer by profession. The lineage of his family can be traced to the distinguished people of Helmand province. Ehsan's interest in music developed in early childhood when he learned to play the accordion. This led to his participation in his high school music functions that raised public support for his professional pursuit of music. After completing his high school education, Ehsan won a scholarship to enter Kabul University and he followed his father's footsteps to study.

Ehsan's serious interest in music began during university - during his attendance as a student, he held various live performances; Ehsan's popularity began to rise. However, there were tensions between Aman and media personalities - the adverse circumstances of the time period led to misinterpretation of his lyrics and contributed to negative publicity. His songs – which were regulars of Kabul Radio Station – were banned.

Career

Avoiding a confrontation that could have cost him his life, he chose to leave the country. He arrived in Pakistan in 1981. In October 1982, he immigrated to the United States, re-kindling his musical pursuits. In spite of economic and technical difficulties, he collaborated with other exiled musicians from Afghanistan and, in 1983, he released his first album: Musafer.

However, burdened with family life and the adjustment to the adopted country, Ehsan limited his involvements from 1985 to 1993 to a career in engineering. After 1993, at the request of fans, he returned to music.

In January 2002, he was asked by the Embassy of Afghanistan in Washington, D.C. to re-arrange the national anthem of Afghanistan. He performed his rendition in front of a 3,500 member audience, achieving acclaim for his achievement.

Personal life

In 1985, Ehsan married his wife Sahar who is the daughter of the late Afghan poet and composer Nainawaz. His wife supports his musical endeavors and often accompanies him to his concert performances. Ehsan is also a calligrapher and an avid tennis player. From 1976 to 1980, he was a member of the Afghan National Tennis Team, and participated in many international tennis competitions outside of Afghanistan.

Accolades

Discography

Year Title Notes
1983 Musafer First Album
1999 Sahar Named in Honor of his Wife Sahar
2001 Blue Moods
2002 Afghan Hope new songs romantic Devoted for Afghan Children
2004 Heart Beat
2005 Echoes from the Past

Videography

Year Title Notes
2001 Live in Concert Ehsan's First DVD

Filmography

Year Title Notes
2007 The Kite Runner Cameo appearance as a wedding singer.

References and footnotes

  1. ^ Voice of America, Afghan Pop Singer In The US
  2. ^ "Web Page Under Construction". Archived from the original on 5 February 2012. Retrieved 23 October 2007.
  3. "Biography from the official Ehsan Aman website". Archived from the original on 5 February 2012. Retrieved 23 October 2007.

External links

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