Qadir - MAHIA

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The Diamond Lane Records proudly introduces its newest member, Qadir.

Known and respected widely in his home country of India, we felt compelled to sign him to a record deal with the great intent to spread his beautiful and unique sound to the rest of the world.

Qadir started singing at an early age. His father, Sardar Sarwan Singh was a poet and banjo player who helped Qadir develop a love for both poetry and music. Still a child, he began to perform at local schools, meanwhile teaching himself to play the harmonium. People would often comment on the unique sound of his voice, raspy yet melodic and sweet. Qadir capitalized on his inherent gift, and as time passed he honed and perfected his talents. By his college years, he was performing at every college event within the area. It was around this time that he discovered Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and fell in love with Qawwali and Sufi Music. His sound became heavily influenced by Nusrat, whom he now considers to be his Ustad, though they never met. Qadir formed his own Qawwali Group which included Mixman Shawn of Diamond Lane Records on taal and back up vocals. Thus, it was only a matter of time before Qadir would be signed to Diamond lane. And now, we would proudly like to introduce to you, Qadir, and his new release, Mahia.