Ek shaam Talat Mahmood ke naam!
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Khalid Mahmood will recreate some memorable songs of his father Talat Mahmood.
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Talat and Khalid Mahmood.
Khalid Mahmood is a singer who has many firsts to his credit. He was the first to introduce music instruments and sounds associated with the pop genre to ghazals. He was the first singer to record a complete pop ghazal album in New York in 1991 with ex-Bon Jovi member Dan Stykes. He was also the first to get other singers. The singer will perform at Ravindra Bharati on July 1, 6.30 p.m. The event will see Khalid singing some of the most memorable songs of his father Talat Mahmood. The concept of conducting the Talat Mahmood nite is the brainchild of S.S. Khosla, retired Chief Commissioner of Customs and Excise, and veteran theatre and television personality Ayesha Jaleel on behalf of the A.J. Deccan Arts and Artistes Association, in coordination with the AP Department of Culture is the force behind the show.
Khalid Mahmood has performed in many concerts around the world, singing his own hits as well as the hits of his father Talat Mahmood. Khalid's shows dedicated to his father titled `Talat Mahmood ke naam ek shaam' are being talked about enthusiastically by music lovers, as listening to Talat hits from his own son is a completely different experience .
Khalid has performed not just all over India but also in foreign countries like England, America, Middle East, Holland, Sri Lanka and Nigeria, to packed halls and extremely appreciative audiences. Khalid's interest in music began at a very young age, listening to his legendary father, singing in the house whilst doing his daily riyaaz. Happy that his son was showing an interest in music, Talat bought him a guitar and this kicked off Khalid's father's huge collection of western albums of Elvis Presley, Jim Reeves, Tom Jones, Cliff Richard and many others. Learning western chords on the guitar and imbibing Indian raags thru music heard at home helped Khalid develop music abilities far beyond the comprehension of most of his contemporaries.
Very selective about choosing only the best ghazals, Khalid has maintained the high standard of poetry set by his father. However, where composing and orchestration is concerned, Khalid has blazed his own trail. Gifted with a deep, soft and sensuous voice, this talented singer composes with a mix of India, American and Latin American sounds and rhythm patterns.
Khalid Mahmood's hit pop ghazal album Heartbeats was recorded on 32 tracks and digital sound at Skylab Recording Studio, New York. Working with Dan Stykes (ex-member of group Bon Jovi), , Khalid has made extensive use of sequencers, sampler sounds, synthesizers and rhythm machines to create a pop ghazal album.
Khalid also ventured into Bengali music by releasing the album Bhalobasha Pele Shobi Pawa Jaye. Signed up to an exclusive two album per year contact by CBS-Sony Music company, Khalid has released a string of hits like Just for You, This is Khalid Mahmood, King o Hearts, Bhalobasa Pele Shobi Pava Jae (Bengali), Heartbeats, Singing Fathers Singing Sons, Hits of Talat Mahmood sung by Khalid.
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