“As I immerse myself in the soulful melodies of my forefathers’ homeland, an overwhelming wave of emotion floods through me.”
Salar Nader is one of the leading tabla performers of his generation. A percussionist, composer, and producer, Nader studied under Ustad Zakir Hussain from the age of seven and is recognized as a global ambassador for weaving South Asian arts into the musical traditions of his Afghan heritage. He curates our latest People’s Picks playlist, inviting listeners to join him in celebrating the captivating elegance of Afghan music through selections from the Smithsonian Folkways catalog.
“In this collection, my own esteemed guru, Ustad Zakir Hussain, graces the tracks, bridging the deep-rooted musical traditions of Afghanistan and India. From the rhythms of the city of Herat’s poetry to the exquisite interpretations of Ustad Sarahang—who masterfully transmits the lyrical beauty of the poet Hazrat Beydil—it’s a journey that transcends borders. Dive into the extraordinary artistry of Ustad Mohammed Omar, whose celestial rubab and nimble dexterity will leave you spellbound.
And let’s not forget the enchanting Nightingales of Afghanistan: Khanum Djila, the radiant Farida Mahwash, and the mesmerizing Mermon Parwin, whose voices soar with an ethereal beauty that resonates deep within the soul.”
Smithsonian Folkways
“As I immerse myself in the soulful melodies of my forefathers’ homeland, an overwhelming wave of emotion floods through me.”
Salar Nader is one of the leading tabla performers of his generation. A percussionist, composer, and producer, Nader studied under Ustad Zakir Hussain from the age of seven and is recognized as a global ambassador for weaving South Asian arts into the musical traditions of his Afghan heritage. He curates our latest People’s Picks playlist, inviting listeners to join him in celebrating the captivating elegance of Afghan music through selections from the Smithsonian Folkways catalog.
“In this collection, my own esteemed guru, Ustad Zakir Hussain, graces the tracks, bridging the deep-rooted musical traditions of Afghanistan and India. From the rhythms of the city of Herat’s poetry to the exquisite interpretations of Ustad Sarahang—who masterfully transmits the lyrical beauty of the poet Hazrat Beydil—it’s a journey that transcends borders. Dive into the extraordinary artistry of Ustad Mohammed Omar, whose celestial rubab and nimble dexterity will leave you spellbound.
And let’s not forget the enchanting Nightingales of Afghanistan: Khanum Djila, the radiant Farida Mahwash, and the mesmerizing Mermon Parwin, whose voices soar with an ethereal beauty that resonates deep within the soul.”
Read more from Nader on our website and listen on Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, YouTube, or Pandora → folkways.si.edu/peoples-picks-salar-nader
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