Badar uz Zaman explained

Ustad Badar uz Zaman
Birth Date:21 April 1940
Death Place:Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Occupation:Pakistani classical and Khyal singing, musicologist
Years Active:1956–2023
Awards:Pride of Performance Award by the President of Pakistan (2006)
Pride of Performance Award Recipient
Country:Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Date:23 March 2006
Presenter:Islamic Republic of Pakistan

Badar uz Zaman (21 April 1940 – 1 December 2023)[1] was a Pakistani classical singer. He contributed to Pakistani Classical Music by promoting and re-interpreting compositions of the sub-continent's Muslim composers. Zaman performed with his brother, Ustad Qamar-uz-Zaman, carrying forward the Pakistan's own "Kasur Gharana"[2] traditions of the art of Khayal music. Classical singers typically represent Indian Gharanas of Music.[3]

Early life and education

Zaman came from a wealthy family of Lahore cloth merchants. He was educated in Pakistan at the University of the Punjab, Lahore, getting top position earning a bachelor's degree in music, and M.A. in political science.

Career

Zaman started his music career in 1956. Pervaiz Shami introduced him to debut on Radio Pakistan. He served the Punjab Council of the Arts as Deputy Director Drama and Resident Director Faisalabad, Sargodha and D.G Khan Arts Councils. As of 2012 Zaman was attached as Associate Professor to the Music Department, University of the Punjab Lahore.[4]

Zaman remained active as a music performer in later life, particularly in partnership with his brother, Ustad Qamar-uz-Zaman.[5] [6] Described as the "more articulate of the two", Badar uz Zaman expressed views on topics including India-Pakistan cultural exchange, and the 2011 arrest of singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan.[7] [8] [9]

Death

Badar uz Zaman died on 1 December 2023, at the age of 83.[10]

Books

Zaman authored, translated, researched and edited several books on music,[11] such as:

His books Nawa-e-Mosiqi, Taal Sagar and Sada Rang have been translated into Hindi, English and Gurmukhi[14] and are being taught in Pakistani and Indian universities.[2] [15]

Awards

Zaman was awarded a number of honours/awards including:

Dabistan-e-Khusru Badar uz Zaman Music School

A unique award for Badar uz Zaman is that Pakistan's first-ever music academy has been named after him. Describing him as a 'legendary musician' of the country, the Jadeed Foundation named their music school after him as a living legend.[25]

Zaman's contributions toward the preservation and promotion of classical music in Pakistan and sole entity representing Kasur Gharana are recognised all over the Indian subcontinent.[26]

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://www.radio.gov.pk/01-12-2023/renowned-classical-singer-ustad-badar-uz-zaman-passes-away-in-lahore Renowned classical singer Ustad Badar-uz-Zaman passes away in Lahore
  2. News: Montanaro. Marina. Hard work and training is a must, City sways to Sufi music: Singers from Pakistan delight Ludhianvis. Express India. see Sufi News website. 21 May 2007. 5 January 2021. 9 January 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190109064119/http://sufinews.blogspot.com/2007/05/hard-work-and-training-is-must.html. live.
  3. University of the Punjab Web site: Pakistani Music History . https://archive.today/20120802231048/http://www.join.pk/tiki-index.php?page=Pakistani+Music+History . dead . 2 August 2012 . Pakistan Music History website . 14 August 1948 . 6 January 2021.
  4. Web site: (University of the Punjab) PU Music Department holds recital performance: 04/05/2012 . Punjab University website . 4 May 2012 . 6 January 2021 . 30 September 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180930123508/http://pu.edu.pk/home/section/allpress/1521 . live .
  5. News: An effort to project Pakistan's soft image (with music). Dawn (newspaper). 9 October 2011. 6 January 2021.
  6. Web site: (12 April 2007) All Pakistan Music Conference . All Pakistan Music Conference website . 6 January 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20080610122615/http://apmc.info/2005/05/24/jan-may-2005/ . 10 June 2008 . dead .
  7. News: Usman . Ali . Rahat Fateh Ali Khan arrested… – The Express Tribune (newspaper) . 14 February 2011 . 6 January 2021 . 30 September 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180930123405/https://tribune.com.pk/story/118869/rahat-fateh-ali-khan-arrested/ . live .
  8. News: Some in Pak see Khan's detention due to his Bollywood success . Deccan Herald (newspaper) . 15 February 2011 . 6 January 2021 . 26 October 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201026121234/https://www.deccanherald.com/content/137975/some-pak-see-khans-detention.html . live .
  9. News: Young classical singers look for opportunities – The Express Tribune (newspaper) . 14 October 2010 . 6 January 2021 . 30 September 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180930123436/https://tribune.com.pk/story/62558/young-classical-singers-look-for-opportunities/ . live .
  10. News: Renowned classical singer Ustad Badar-uz-Zaman passes away in Lahore . 1 December 2023 . Radio Pakistan . 1 December 2023.
  11. Web site: Music Books, Niva-E-Mosiqi, Rare Raags, Research And Learning Book on Indian Classical Music . https://archive.today/20120712195825/http://pak92.com/pakistan/music-books-niva-e-mosiqirare-raagsresearch-and-learning-book-on-indian-classical-music-%E2%80%94-lahore/ . dead . 12 July 2012 . Pak92.com . 6 January 2021.
  12. Web site: MUSIC BOOKS, NIVA-E-MOSIQI,RARE RAAGS,RESEARCH AND LEARNING BOOK ON INDIAN CLASSICAL MUSIC . Lahore website . 7 May 2007 . 6 January 2021. dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110811072831/http://lahore.olx.com.pk/music-books-niva-e-mosiqi-rare-raags-research-and-learning-book-on-indian-classical-music-iid-222121294 . 11 August 2011.
  13. Web site: Forms & philosophy of classical music . https://archive.today/20130730140658/http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2013/07/16/story_16-7-2013_pg9_5 . dead . 30 July 2013 . Daily Times (newspaper) . 6 January 2021.
  14. Web site: Pak musician seeks longer visa for India . https://archive.today/20120911051843/http://www.punjabnewsline.com/content/pak-musician-seeks-longer-visa-india . dead . 11 September 2012 . punjabnewsline.com . 6 January 2021.
  15. Web site: New Page 1. 6 January 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304045753/http://punjabiuniversity.ac.in/pbiuniweb/pages/new_gurmatsangeetchair.htm. 4 March 2016. dead.
  16. Twelfth Graduate Award, By Munir Ahmed, Daily Jang, 17 December 1974, Thirteenth Graduate Award By Saleem Aijaz 23 December 1975
  17. PTV Announces Awards by Sayed Mansoor Bukhari Nawa-i-Waqt 20 November 1982
  18. A ceremony to Remember Kh. Khurshid Anwar the Musician by, Haroon Rasheed Tabasum Akhbar-e-Jahan 15–21 November 1988
  19. Music Discovers new methods of survival by Vijay Sharma The Times of India 3 April 1992
  20. Badar and Qamar's art recognized by Akbar Saeed Bukhari Daily Express 15 August 1999
  21. Knowing our Musicians by M Saeed Malik The Nation 6 October 2001
  22. Words Comes Alive by Minna Zutshi Hindustan Times 21 May 2007
  23. City Sways to Sufi music by Express-News serviceExpress India 23 May 2007
  24. Web site: President confers 192 civilian awards . https://web.archive.org/web/20070927223940/http://www.dawn.com/2005/08/14/nat1.htm. 14 August 2005 . Dawn (newspaper) . 27 September 2007. 5 January 2021.
  25. Web site: Agha . Saira . Our first music academy 'Dabistan-e-Khusro Badar-uz-Zaman' comes to town! . Daily Times (newspaper) . 24 April 2011 . 5 January 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120524030532/http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2012%5C05%5C24%5Cstory_24-5-2012_pg9_13 . 24 May 2012 . dead .
  26. Web site: Friday Review Delhi / Music : The same old joy of bandishes . https://archive.today/20120904112523/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/05/12/stories/2006051201470200.htm . dead . 4 September 2012 . 12 May 2006 . . 5 January 2021.

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