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Zain Bhikha

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Zain Bhikha
Zain Bhikha in 2008
Zain Bhikha in 2008
Background information
BornPretoria, South Africa
OriginSouth African
GenresIslamic Nasheed
OccupationSinger-songwriter
Years active1990–present
LabelsJamal Records/Mountain of Light
Websitezainbhikha.com

Zain Bhikha is a South African singer-songwriter, vocalist, and drummer who performs Islamic nasheeds. Associated with other Muslim singers, including Yusuf Islam and Dawud Wharnsby, Bhikha has collaborated on albums and also released several solo albums.[1]

Bhikha sometimes performs with a djembe or daf and several backup vocalists who were the African singers in the Disney cartoon movie The Lion King.[2] He is widely known for the 2000 release A is for Allah.

Current work

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On 24 April 2008, Bhikha participated in an international annual singing competition, named the Al Mahabbah Awards Festival, in Abu Dhabi. Bhikha was accompanied by the aforementioned drummer and backing singers. One song they performed was "Peace Train", composed by Yusuf Islam.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Changing The World – A Profile On Zain Bhikha – Feature Interviews – Features – June 2010 – emel – the muslim lifestyle magazine". www.emel.com.
  2. ^ a b 9 July 2008 "Raise Your Voice"
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