Ahmed and Mohammed Hussain

Ahmed Hussain and Mohammed Hussain are ghazal singers from Jaipur, India. They are two brothers who sing classical ghazals and devotional music.[1]

Ustad Ahmed Hussain Mohammed Hussain
Ahmed and Mohammed Hussain performing at Madhya Pradesh Tribal Museum November 2015
Ahmed and Mohammed Hussain performing at Madhya Pradesh Tribal Museum November 2015
Background information
BornUstad Ahmed Hussain 3 February 1951, Ustad Mohammed Hussain 2 December 1953
Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
GenresGhazal, Classical, Devotional, Folk, Na`at, Hamd
Occupation(s)Composer, singer, music director, entrepreneur
Instrument(s)Vocals, Harmonium, Tanpura, Piano
Years active1958–present
LabelsEMI, HMV, Saregama, Universal Music, Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Polydor, TIPS, Venus, T-Series
Ustad Ahmed Hussain – Ahmed and Mohammed Hussain -Indian Ghazal singers
Ustad Mohammad Hussain – Ahmed and Mohammed Hussain -Indian Ghazal singers

Early life and career

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Born in Rajasthan as sons of the famous ghazal and thumri singer Ustad Afzal Hussain,[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 a critical and commercial success. Since then they have released around 50 studio albums. They attempted popularizing their music by turning to tempo music in Maan bhi ja.[1]

Ustad Ahmed and Mohammed Hussain have notable personalities in the world of ghazals. They have also performed before the President of India in 1976.[1] Their sons Javed Hussain, Mazzam Hussain and Imran Hussain are also singers.[2]

Awards

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Albums

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  1. Naat
  2. Rifaaqat
  3. Mukhatib
  4. Shamakhana
  5. Kabhi Kabhi
  6. Noor-E-Islam
  7. Khayal-E-Yaar
  8. Pyar Ka Jazba
  9. Greatest Hits – two discs (HMV)
  10. Rahnuma
  11. Zindagi
  12. Guldasta (first album)[1]
  13. Nissar
  14. Shraddha (Bhajan)
  15. Bhavna (Bhajan)
  16. Anupam Vani (Bhajan)
  17. Re-Man
  18. Sarmaya (released 19 September 2006 on Fontana India)
  19. Aagosh
  20. Safaq
  21. Dil Ki baat
  22. Raaz-E-ulfat
  23. Dasam Granth[1]
  24. Aah
  25. Kashish
  26. Meri Mohabbat[1]
  27. Izhaar
  28. Humkhayal
  29. Veer-Zara
  30. Ghazals & Geet
  31. Ai-Saba
  32. Khayaal – Geets & Ghazals (live)
  33. Kah Kashan Vol. 1 (live)
  34. Shamakhana Vol. 2: A Live Mehfil Of Ghazals
  35. The Golden Moments – Ahmed Hussain – Mohammed Hussain (SAREGAMA)
  36. The Golden Moments – Purkaif Hawayen Hain
  37. The Golden Moments – Pyar Ka Jazba
  38. The Golden Moments – Mausam Aayenge – Jaayenge
  39. Kabhi Kabhi
  40. Alad Ballad Bawe Da-Satrangi (Punjabi)
  41. The Great Ghazals
  42. Dhola Vasda Raven (Punjabi)
  43. Ek Hi Saroop (Punjabi)
  44. Tasveer
  45. Khwab Basera (Nov 2010)
  46. Anurodher Asar – Vol. 2 (January 1994) (Bengali)
  47. Maan Bhi Ja[5]

Ustad Ahmed Hussain and Ustad Mohammad Hussain has also awarded by the CENTRAL SANGEET NATAK AKADEMI AWARD in the year 2017 by the President of India.

Films

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Charity concerts

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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.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h Naresh Raj (2 October 2005). "Wah Ustads Wah (profile of Ahmed and Mohammad Hussain)". The Tribune, Chandigarh newspaper. Archived from the original on 7 May 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
  2. ^ a b c SD Sharma (13 October 2010). "The Tribune Lifestyle (scroll down to section 'Music within'". The Tribune, Chandigarh newspaper. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
  3. ^ a b Hussain brothers to regale Patiala audience The Tribune, Chandigarh newspaper, Published 22 October 2005. Retrieved 19 March 2024
  4. ^ "List of Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards winners (scroll down to title 'SUGAM SANGEET - Ghazal and Devotional Music)". Sangeet Natak Akademi website. Archived from the original on 27 July 2011. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
  5. ^ a b [1] Archived 9 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 19 March 2024
  6. ^ "Padma Awards 2023 announced". Press Information Buereau. Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt of India. Archived from the original on 12 March 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2024.