Full Name | Saieen Zahoor Ahmed or Ali Saain Shafiu |
Born | 1936 |
Birthplace | Sulemanki, Depalpur Tehsil, Okara district, Pakistan |
Occupation(s) | Folk Musician, Folk Singer |
Known For | His unique style with Ektara, Tumbi |
Awards | – Pride of Performance Award by the President of Pakistan in 2020 – “Best Voice of the Year” Award in 2006 by BBC Music |
Early Life | – Started singing at the age of five – Roamed Sufi shrines of Sindh and Punjab, making a living through singing – Studied music under Raunka Ali of Patiala Gharana |
Net Worth | $1 Million |
Musical Style | Known for his performances at Coke Studio (Pakistan) |
Notable Performances | – Performed at the folk music festival arranged by the Rafi Peer Theatre Workshop in Lahore in 2009 |
Upcoming Projects | Projects in Australia and New Zealand in October & November 2014 |