A Pakistani-Australian singer and songwriter is making a comeback to the music industry after announcing his fresh OZ tour.
Mahmood Khan, who was born in Pakistan and grew up in the US, has a wealth of knowledge for a range of music genres, including Funk, Hip Hop, folk, Qawwali, Country, Bluegrass, Gypsy and Mariachi.
In 2007, he enrolled at Sydney Film School for a film degree and seized the opportunity to record a live album at the concert hall at Sydney Opera House. The single "Like the River" came from the live recording, and went on to become a number-one ARIA pop hit in October 2009.
Khan's musical efforts and gifts were recognized by the Australian government awarding him Australian citizenship.
I used to compose English music only but it was Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan who advised me to make music in Urdu as well
Khan has also worked with legend Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan for his first solo album Only One, which sold 6 million units worldwide.
"Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan was an inspirational figure," Khan tells SBS Urdu.
"I used to compose English music only but it was Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan who advised me to make music in Urdu as well."
The single "Like the River" came from the live recording, and went on to become a number-one ARIA pop hit in October 2009
Only One helped launch his career across the soundwaves of World music stations across America. He then spent several years in Pakistan developing his craft, and working in India. His efforts in India led to a critically-acclaimed album, Panah, recently re-released by Sony Music.
Khan's OZ tour will see him performing in many different locations in next 12 months.
"It is with deep gratitude as an Australian world music artist that I announce my Oz tour. I can't wait to share stories of my adventures in the music industry, as well how I managed to beat the odds, my life's greatest find, 'Australia', spirituality and timelessness. I want to intimately connect with my Australian audience to celebrate the richness, diversity and wealth of inspiration that lives on this land,"
