Nasheed is a work of vocal music that is either sung a
cappella or accompanied by percussion instruments. Nasheed are popular
throughout the Islamic world. The material and lyrics of a Nasheed usually make
reference to Islamic beliefs, history, and religion, as well as current events.
Khan is also highly innovative and successful professional
musician with a strong expertise in the art of composing original, thematic
music and playing covers for live audiences. He is currently working with
Nairobi-based production house, Mainswitch Production.
The 23-year-old award-winning artiste and Quran reciter went
professional in 2014, and throughout his career, he has recorded several
Nasheed including “Mama”. Recently, Khan released “Days Will Come and Go”,
which is receiving impressive viewership online.
Khans’ singing is exciting and breath-taking. He is noted
for his mesmerising and captivating vocal improvisations and vocalises lyrics
to instrumental solos. He uses the voice as his instrument, displaying
precision and agility, mixed with heartfelt emotion. His honesty shines in well-chosen
collection of songs.
He speaks four languages: English, Kiswahili, Arabic and
Urdu. As a poet, he’s won the prestigious Wallah bin Wallah Award.
Here are some of his videos:
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