Sarban

Who was Sarban?

Abdul-Rahim Sārbān, known simply as Sarban, was a singer from Kabul, Afghanistan. He is known for his unique voice and music style that no other singer from Afghanistan has been able to imitate. A celebrity in Afghanistan, Sarban had also success in the neighboring Persian-speaking countries like Iran and Tajikistan, where he gave live performances at the height of his career. He sang both in Pashtu and Dari. Leaving Afghanistan during the troubles, he lived in Pakistan where he died in poverty. After 12 years of his death, his remains were taken back to Afghanistan for reburial.