Ahmed and Mohammed Hussain
Ahmed Hussain and Mohammed Hussain are ghazal singers from Jaipur, capital of Rajasthan state in India. They are two brothers who sing classical ghazals. Born in Rajasthan as sons of the famous ghazal and thumri singer Ustad Afzal Hussain,[1][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 successful. Since then they have released about 50 albums. They attempted popularizing their music by turning to tempo music in Maan bhi ja.[4]
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 |
Ustad Ahmed and Mohammed Hussain have notable personalities in the world of ghazals. They are two brothers who sing ghazals together. They sing ghazals in classical style.[5] Their sons Javed Hussain, Mazzam Hussain and Imran Hussain are also singers.[2]
In 2010, they have released a new album Khwab Basera under Saregama label. Album contains selected Ghazals from Dr. Hariom's "Dhoop Ka Parcham" as well as some new ghazals.
Award
- They received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2000.[6]
- They were awarded Padma Shri on the eve of 74th Republic Day on 25 January 2023.[7]
Albums
- 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)[4]
- 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[4]
- Aah
- Kashish
- Meri Mohabbat[4]
- 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[6]
Films
- Veer-Zaara (2004)[3][4]
Charity concerts
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.[4]
References
- "Ghazal brothers Ustad Ahmed and Mohammed Hussain on Idea Jalsa". radioandmusic.com website. 3 November 2011. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
- SD Sharma (13 October 2010). "The Tribune Lifestyle (scroll down to section 'Music within'". The Tribune, Chandigarh (newspaper). Retrieved 2 December 2018.
- Hussain brothers to regale Patiala audience The Tribune, Chandigarh (newspaper), Published 22 October 2005. Retrieved 2 December 2018
- Wah Ustads Wah (profile of Ahmed and Mohammad Hussain) The Tribune, Chandigarh (newspaper), Published 2 October 2005. Retrieved 2 December 2018
- Ustad Ahmed Hussain & Ustad Mohammad Hussain (Classical Bhajans uploaded) newsgroups.com website, Published 30 September 2008. Retrieved 2 December 2018
- Archived 9 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 2 December 2018
- "Padma Awards 2023 announced". Press Information Buereau. Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt of India. Retrieved 26 January 2023.