Matches in DBpedia 2016-04 for { ?s ?p "Abdul-Rahim Sārbān (Persian: عبدالرحیم ساربان), known simply as Sarban, was an Afghan singer (1930 – April 2, 1993) Born in Kabul, Afghanistan he is known for his unique voice and music style that no other singer from Afghanistan has been able to imitate. Sarban's songs are unrivalled for their choice of poetry, originality of composition, and sophisticated orchestration. Known as the Frank Sinatra of Afghanistan, he was the first Afghan artist to break away from the prevalent musical forms in Afghanistan at the time, namely the Indian inspired pure classical tradition (epitomized by Ustad Sarahang, Ustad Rahim Bakhsh and others), and the 'mohali' (regional & folk) musical traditions exemplified by the Pashto music, logari, qataghani, qarsak etc. In partnership with the legendary composer Salim Sarmast, Sarban's music heavily incorporated elements, rhythms and orchestration of the western musical traditions of jazz and \"Belle Chanson.\" His songs Ahesta Bero, Khorsheede Man, Ay Sarban, Dar Damane Sahra, Biya ke Borem ba Mazar, Moshke Taza Mebarad and many others are rank among the highest in the Afghan musical repertoire and are admired fore their depth, refinement, and beauty. A celebrity in Afghanistan, Sarban is also widely recognized in other Persian-speaking countries like Iran and Tajikistan, where he gave live performances at the height of his career. He sang both in Pashto and Dari. Leaving Afghanistan during the troubles, he lived in Pakistan where he died in poverty. After 12 years of his death, his remains were taken back to Afghanistan for reburial."@en }
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- Abdul_Rahim_Sarban abstract "Abdul-Rahim Sārbān (Persian: عبدالرحیم ساربان), known simply as Sarban, was an Afghan singer (1930 – April 2, 1993) Born in Kabul, Afghanistan he is known for his unique voice and music style that no other singer from Afghanistan has been able to imitate. Sarban's songs are unrivalled for their choice of poetry, originality of composition, and sophisticated orchestration. Known as the Frank Sinatra of Afghanistan, he was the first Afghan artist to break away from the prevalent musical forms in Afghanistan at the time, namely the Indian inspired pure classical tradition (epitomized by Ustad Sarahang, Ustad Rahim Bakhsh and others), and the 'mohali' (regional & folk) musical traditions exemplified by the Pashto music, logari, qataghani, qarsak etc. In partnership with the legendary composer Salim Sarmast, Sarban's music heavily incorporated elements, rhythms and orchestration of the western musical traditions of jazz and \"Belle Chanson.\" His songs Ahesta Bero, Khorsheede Man, Ay Sarban, Dar Damane Sahra, Biya ke Borem ba Mazar, Moshke Taza Mebarad and many others are rank among the highest in the Afghan musical repertoire and are admired fore their depth, refinement, and beauty. A celebrity in Afghanistan, Sarban is also widely recognized in other Persian-speaking countries like Iran and Tajikistan, where he gave live performances at the height of his career. He sang both in Pashto and Dari. Leaving Afghanistan during the troubles, he lived in Pakistan where he died in poverty. After 12 years of his death, his remains were taken back to Afghanistan for reburial.".