Singers

Saieen Zahoor

Quick Facts

AttributeDetails
Full NameSaieen Zahoor Ahmed or Ali Saain Shafiu
Born1936
BirthplaceSulemanki, Depalpur Tehsil, Okara district, Pakistan
Occupation(s)Folk Musician, Folk Singer
Known ForHis 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 StyleKnown 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 ProjectsProjects in Australia and New Zealand in October & November 2014

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