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Badar uz Zaman | |
Background information | |
Born | 1940 (age 84–85) |
Origin | Lahore, Pakistan |
Genres | Pakistani classical /Khyal singing |
Occupation | singer |
Years active | 1956–Present |
Website | www |
Pride of Performance Award Recipient | |
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Badar uz Zaman was recipient of Pride of Performance | |
Date | 14-8-2005 |
Country | Islamic Republic of Pakistan |
Presented by | Islamic Republic of Pakistan |
Badar uz Zaman (born 1940, Lahore, Pakistan) is a classical musician of Pakistan. He contributes to Pakistani Classical Music by promoting and re-interpreting compositions of the sub-continent’s Muslim composers. Zaman performs with his brother, Ustad Qamar-uz-Zaman, carrying forward the Pakistan's own “Kasur Gharana” traditions of the art of Khayal music. Classical singers typically represent Indian Gharanas of Music.
Early life and education
Zaman comes from a wealthy family of Lahore cloth merchants. He was educated in Pakistan at the University of the Punjab Lahore (UPL), getting top position earning a Bachelor's in Music, and M.A. Political Science.
Career
Zaman started his music career in 1956. He served the Punjab Council of the Arts as Deputy Director Drama and Resident Director Faisalabad, Sargodha and D.G Khan Arts Councils. As of 2012 Zaman was attached as Associate Professor to the Music Department, University of the Punjab Lahore. He received music training from Ustad Faiz Ali (Gawaliyar), Ustad Iftikhar Ahmed Khan (Dehli), Ustad Chhotay Ghulam Ali Khan (Qasur) and Ustad Bhai Naseera (Punjab). In film composition, he has been affiliated to the renowned Music Director Nisar Bazmi for 18 years. He has been in music for about 56 years,. singing Khayal, Thumris, Dadra, and Ghazal. He also works on new music and a new album.
Zaman remains active as a music performer , particularly in partnership with his brother, Ustad Qamar-uz-Zaman. Described as the "more articulate of the two", Badar uz Zaman expressed views on topics including India-Pakistan cultural exchange, and the 2011 arrest of singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan.
Books
Zaman has authored, translated, researched and edited several books on music, such as:
- Nawa-e-Mosiqi,
- Taal Sagar,
- Sada Rang,
- Tohfa-tul-hind,
- Muarif-ul-Naghmaat (Part 1, Part 2 and part 3)
- Sada-e-Mausiqui
His books Nawa-e-Mosiqi, Taal Sagar and Sada Rang have been translated into Hindi, English and Gurmukhi and are being taught in Indian universities.
Awards
Zaman was awarded a number of honors / awards including:
- Graduate Award 1974–75 & 1975–76,
- PTV Best Classical Singer Award 1982,
- Ahang-e-Khusravi, KH. Khurshid Anwer Award 1987,
- K.L.Saigol Award 1991,
- Aitaraf-e-Fun Award 1999.
- PBC National Excellence Award for Classical Singer 14 April 2001.
- Best Sufi Singer Award at Chandi Garh 2007.
- Sada-e-Sufi Award Ludhiana 2007.
- Presidential Award for Pride of Performance 14 August 2005
- Unique Award for Serving Punjabi Music 2013 (by Govt of Indian Punjab)
Dabistan-e-Khusru Badar uz Zaman Music School
A unique award for ustad Badar uz Zaman is that the Pakistan's First ever Music Academy has been named after him. Describing him as 'Legendary Musician' of the country, the NGO Jadeed Foundation named their Music School after him as a living legend
Zaman's contributions toward the preservation and promotion of classical music in Pakistan and sole entity representing Kasur Gharana are recognized all over Indo-Pak subcontinent.
References
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- "Badar-uz-Zaman". Lahore Chitrkar. Retrieved 2012-03-05.
- Montanaro, Marina (21 May 2007). "Hard work and training is a must, City sways to Sufi music: Singers from Pakistan delight Ludhianvis". Express India. see Sufi News blog. Retrieved 2012-03-05.
- Islam and Science (1948-08-14). "JOIN : Pakistani Music History". Join.pk. Retrieved 2012-03-05.
- "PU Music Department holds recital performance: 04/05/2012". pu.edu.pk. 2012-05-04. Retrieved 2012-05-12.
- "PAKISTANI CLASSIC SONGS: 13/12/2007". Classicpakistanisongs.blogspot.com. 2007-12-13. Retrieved 2012-03-05.
- Islamabad, Mar 8, (Radio Pakistan): (2012-03-08). "A special programme titled 'Lala-e-Sehra held at Radio Pakistan Lahore to pay tribute to the legendary folk Singer". radio.gov.pk. Retrieved 2012-03-25.
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- Twelfth Graduate Award, By Munir Ahmed, Daily Jang, December, 17 1974 , Thirteenth Graduate Award By Saleem Aijaz December, 23 1975
- PTV Announces Awards by Sayed Mansoor Bukhari Nawa-i-Waqt November, 20 1982
- A ceremoney to Remember Kh. Khurshid Anwar the Musician by, Haroon Rasheed Tabasum Akhbar-e-Jahan November, 15–21 1988
- Music Discovers new methods of survival by Vijay Sharma The Times of India April, 3 1992
- Badar and Qamar's art recognized by Akbar Saeed Bukhari Daily Express (Urdu newspaper) August 15, 1999
- Knowing our Musicians by M Saeed Malik The Nation (Pakistani newspaper) October 6, 2001
- Words Comes Alive by Minna Zutshi Hindustan Times May 21, 2007
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- "Badar uz Zaman and Qamar uz Zaman Awarded with Official Award in India" by, Showbiz Reporter Duniya Daily (Urdu Newspaper) May, 30 2013
- Agha, Saira (2012-05-24). "Our first music academy 'Dabistan-e-Khusro Badar-uz-Zaman' comes to town! – The Daily Times". dailytimes.com.pk. Retrieved 2012-05-29.
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