Ahmed and Mohammed Hussain
Ustad Ahmed Hussain Mohammed Hussain | |
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Ahmed and Mohammed Hussain performing at Madhya Pradesh Tribal Museum November 2015 | |
Background information | |
Born | Ustad Ahmed Hussain 3 February 1951,
Ustad Mohammed Hussain 2 December 1953 Jaipur, Rajasthan, India |
Genres | Ghazal, Classical, Devotional, Folk, Na`at, Hamd |
Occupation(s) | Composer, singer, music director, entrepreneur |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, Harmonium, Tanpura, Piano |
Years active | 1958–present |
Labels | EMI, HMV, Saregama, Universal Music, Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Polydor, TIPS, Venus, T-Series |
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Ahmed Hussain and Mohammed Hussain are ghazal singers from Jaipur, India. They are two brothers who sing classical ghazals and devotional music.[1]
Early life and career
[edit]Born in Rajasthan as sons of the famous ghazal and thumri singer Ustad Afzal Hussain,[2] the duo touches genres like Indian classical music and bhajan as well as ghazal. They started their singing career in 1958[3] as classical and thumri artists belonging to Jaipur Gharana.[2]
Their first album Guldasta was released in 1980 and was a critical and commercial success. Since then they have released around 50 studio albums. They attempted popularizing their music by turning to tempo music in Maan bhi ja.[1]
Ustad Ahmed and Mohammed Hussain have notable personalities in the world of ghazals. They have also performed before the President of India in 1976.[1] Their sons Javed Hussain, Mazzam Hussain and Imran Hussain are also singers.[2]
Awards
[edit]- Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2000 for ghazal and devotional singing of Na`at, Hamd.[4][5]
- They were awarded Padma Shri on the eve of 74th Republic Day on 25 January 2023.[6]
Albums
[edit]- Naat
- Rifaaqat
- Mukhatib
- Shamakhana
- Kabhi Kabhi
- Noor-E-Islam
- Khayal-E-Yaar
- Pyar Ka Jazba
- Greatest Hits – two discs (HMV)
- Rahnuma
- Zindagi
- Guldasta (first album)[1]
- Nissar
- Shraddha (Bhajan)
- Bhavna (Bhajan)
- Anupam Vani (Bhajan)
- Re-Man
- Sarmaya (released 19 September 2006 on Fontana India)
- Aagosh
- Safaq
- Dil Ki baat
- Raaz-E-ulfat
- Dasam Granth[1]
- Aah
- Kashish
- Meri Mohabbat[1]
- Izhaar
- Humkhayal
- Veer-Zara
- Ghazals & Geet
- Ai-Saba
- Khayaal – Geets & Ghazals (live)
- Kah Kashan Vol. 1 (live)
- Shamakhana Vol. 2: A Live Mehfil Of Ghazals
- The Golden Moments – Ahmed Hussain – Mohammed Hussain (SAREGAMA)
- The Golden Moments – Purkaif Hawayen Hain
- The Golden Moments – Pyar Ka Jazba
- The Golden Moments – Mausam Aayenge – Jaayenge
- Kabhi Kabhi
- Alad Ballad Bawe Da-Satrangi (Punjabi)
- The Great Ghazals
- Dhola Vasda Raven (Punjabi)
- Ek Hi Saroop (Punjabi)
- Tasveer
- Khwab Basera (Nov 2010)
- Anurodher Asar – Vol. 2 (January 1994) (Bengali)
- Maan Bhi Ja[5]
Ustad Ahmed Hussain and Ustad Mohammad Hussain has also awarded by the CENTRAL SANGEET NATAK AKADEMI AWARD in the year 2017 by the President of India.
Films
[edit]- Veer-Zaara (2004)[3][1]
Charity concerts
[edit]Ahmed and Mohammed Hussain have performed in concerts all over the world to help raise funds for cancer patients, the blind and the physically challenged people.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g h Naresh Raj (2 October 2005). "Wah Ustads Wah (profile of Ahmed and Mohammad Hussain)". The Tribune, Chandigarh newspaper. Archived from the original on 7 May 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
- ^ a b c SD Sharma (13 October 2010). "The Tribune Lifestyle (scroll down to section 'Music within'". The Tribune, Chandigarh newspaper. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
- ^ a b Hussain brothers to regale Patiala audience The Tribune, Chandigarh newspaper, Published 22 October 2005. Retrieved 19 March 2024
- ^ "List of Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards winners (scroll down to title 'SUGAM SANGEET - Ghazal and Devotional Music)". Sangeet Natak Akademi website. Archived from the original on 27 July 2011. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
- ^ a b [1] Archived 9 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 19 March 2024
- ^ "Padma Awards 2023 announced". Press Information Buereau. Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt of India. Archived from the original on 12 March 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
- Sibling musical duos
- Indian musical duos
- Indian male ghazal singers
- Indian Muslims
- Musicians from Jaipur
- Jaipur gharana
- Musical groups established in 1958
- 1951 births
- Living people
- Indian performers of Islamic music
- 20th-century Indian male classical singers
- Singers from Rajasthan
- 21st-century Indian male classical singers
- Recipients of the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
- Recipients of the Padma Shri in arts
- Indian singer stubs