German Ambassador to Pakistan heaps praise for Abida Parveen

Arhama Altaf

21st Feb, 2021. 09:57 pm
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German Ambassador to Pakistan Bernhard Schlagheck heaped praise for Pakistan’s acclaimed singer Abida Parveen for her melodious voice and stellar singing skills.

In a tweet on Saturday, Schlagheck wrote, “In absolute awe of soul-stirring melodies of the Queen of #Sufi music, #AbidaParveen! Even for those who don’t understand the language, her music is mesmerizing & moving. #HappyBirthday, Abida ji! Your contribution to mystic music is beyond anything one could ever put into words!”

In absolute awe of soul-stirring melodies of the Queen of #Sufi music, #AbidaParveen! Even for those who don’t understand the language, her music is mesmerizing & moving. #HappyBirthday, Abida ji! Your contribution to mystic music is beyond anything one could ever put into words! pic.twitter.com/rwUr1wJrjq
— Bernhard Schlagheck (@GermanyinPAK) February 20, 2021

On Abida Parveen’s birthday, the German ambassador claimed that her contribution to mystic music is beyond anything one could ever put into words.

More About Abida Parveen

She is known as the ‘Soul of Sufi Music‘. No mention of Pakistani music can be complete without mention of the Queen of Sufi music herself. With a handful of albums, compilation appearances, and various world tours, Abida Parveen is regarded as the most successful Sufi female performer.

Born in Larkana Sindh in 1954, Abida Parveen grew into a house where her father, Ustad Ghulam Haider, decided to ignore convention and allowed her to study under him bravely. From the age of 3, she was singing, and attending her father’s school helped her hone her skills.

One of her landmark performances includes her performance at the 1989 Wembley Conference Centre, which was even broadcasted by the BBC. She has since sung at several international venues and contributed to the soundtrack of a few Bollywood movies.

Her music has a prominent presence in Pakistani and Indian films and TV dramas, with hits like Aandhi Chali to Naqsh-e-Kaf-Pe Nahi Mila, “Yar Ko Humne, Jab Se Tune Mujhe and Tere Ishq Nachaya to name a few.

Also, she was named in the World’s 500 Most Influential Muslims 2020 published and released by The Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre of Jordan.

“Parveen is an internationally acclaimed vocalist, often referred to as ‘the Queen of Sufi mystic singing’. She is the only woman to reach this level of influence in devotional music,” states the publication.

German Ambassador to Pakistan heaps praise for Abida Parveen

Arhama Altaf

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