Manzoor Sakhirani

Manzoor Sakhiran (Sindhi: منظور سخيراڻي) (Urdu:منظور سخیرانی), known as Ustad Manzoor Sakhirani, is a Sindhi singer from the Dadu Sindh region. He became a professional singer in 1980.

Ustad

Manzoor Sakhirani
Born
Manzoor Ali

(1959-04-14)14 April 1959
Dadu, Sindh, Pakistan
Other namesUstad
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • musician
  • music director
Years active1980–present
Musical career
OriginSindhi
GenresFilm music, Sindhi music
Instrument(s)Vocals

harmonium

percussions

He performs folk songs and patriotic regional songs; often at literary gatherings.[1][2] He released his first album, Band Darwazo Ta, in 1980, followed by more than 30 others. His work is supplemented via a second singer, Shaman Mirali, who attained prominence in 1990; his music remains notable for his Sindhi identity.

Early life

Manzoor Sakhirani was born to Bahar ud Din on 14 April 1959 at Dadu city. His father was employed in the Revenue Department. His father wanted him to become an engineer. But Sakhirani developed keen interest in singing in childhood. He got his primary education intermediate from Dadu and later got attended a university for engineering, where he turned to singing. Manzoor Sakhirani studied classical music under Ustad Qudrat Ullah.

References
  1. "Resonance of heritage: Sindhi musicians willing to give away life for Sur". 2 December 2013.
  2. "DADU: Ustad Bukhari remembered". 9 October 2006.



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