Bezhan Zafarmal better known by his stage name DJ Besho is an Afghan singer, music producer, and composer.[1][2][3][4] He released his first album Bargshat (برگشت) with Moby Media Group, including a number of collaborations. He is the first Afghan rap singer to introduce hip-hop to Afghanistan.[5][6][7]
Bezhan Zafarmal بيژن ظفرمل كندزى | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Bezhan Zafarmal |
| Born | May 10, 1977 Kunduz, Afghanistan |
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| Occupation(s) | Singer, music producer, composer |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Labels | Afghan Old Generation |
| Website | www |
Early life
editZafarmal was born on May 10, 1977, in Kunduz, Afghanistan, the son of Dr Aziz And Mother Nasrin. He left Afghanistan when he was 10 years old.[8] For a long time, the Afghan war forced him and his family to leave Afghanistan. They moved first to India, then China, followed by Russia, before finally settling just outside in Wiesbaden, (Germany).[9]
Career
editZafarmal lived in Beijing for two years, where he was introduced to rap music. In 1992, he moved to Wiesbaden, (Germany) and in 2006 founded ANG -Afghan New Generations Labels.[5] He worked in Afghanistan's government radio, television. He released his first album Bargshat with Moby Media Group; the album included a number of collaborations. His follow-up album Chashmak with singer Aris Parwiz included the lead single Gozstaa. He has continued making music album and releasing singles since then, and participated in many international music concerts. He has been the recipient of several international awards.[6]
References
edit- ^ FRIEDMAN, URI (March 11, 2014). "The Afghan Election Gets Its Own Hip-Hop Anthem". The Atlantic. Retrieved June 6, 2018.
- ^ Morarjee, Rachel. "The rap king of Kabul". Financial Times. Retrieved June 6, 2018.
- ^ Albone, Tim (April 24, 2006). "Gangsta rapper of Kabul puts peace before guns 'n' girls". The Times. London. Retrieved June 6, 2018.[dead link]
- ^ Saboor, Abdul (May 16, 2006). "Afghan rapper wins fans with message of peace". Reuters. Retrieved June 6, 2018.
- ^ a b Coghlan, Tom (May 10, 2006). "Gangsta rap, Afghan style". BBC News South Asia. Retrieved March 30, 2022.
- ^ a b Marie Kogel, Eva. "German-Afghan is a star rapper in the Hindu". Die Welt. Retrieved June 6, 2018.
- ^ "Bijan Jon Konduzi; from dragon to rap music". Retrieved June 6, 2018.
- ^ "Afghaanse rapper dj Besho is een hit in Kabul". De Volkskrant. Retrieved June 6, 2018.
- ^ Albone, Tim. "For all the playaz in Kabul: Rapper D J Besho". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved June 6, 2018.