Early Life

Born in Karachi, lived there till she turned 10 years old.

Family was very fond of music; both parents had a beautiful voice.

First exposure to music at the age of 6, to Jeevanpuri, was through a teacher at the Ghansham Art Center, a thriving art center in Karachi.

Moved to Lahore at the age of 12.

Parents recognized Sarah Zaman’s gifted voice and her sisters’, Naila Riaz’s, talent to dance. (Medalist of All Pakistan Students Competitions).

The journey of ilm-e-mausiqi began from Alhamra Arts Council, Lahore

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Education &
Formal Training

2010 - 2021

Munir Khatoon Begum

Sr. Vocalist – A.I.R and Disciple of Ustaad Behrey (Deaf) Waheed Khan Sahib( Kirana Gharana)

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Seina-be-seina, is a traditional method of transference of knowledge under a mentor’s (Ustaad’s) strict guidance; imparted to the disciple (Shagird) & sustained over years of discipline, rigorous training & toil.

1973 – 1975

Ustad Feroze Nizami (Kirana Gharana); Principal, Alhamra Arts Council

1978 – 1982

Sufi Khudabaksh Sahib, Khalifa Gawalior Gharana,

1975- 1986

Ustaad Chote Ghulam Ali Khan (Qawwal Bacha Gharana); Principal, Alhamra Arts Council, Lahore

1986 – 1995

Mian Baba Tufail Narowal (Punjab Gharana); senior table Nawaz & Musicologist; Disciple of the legendary Mian Fateh Din Khan Sahib

1979

Kinnaird College Lahore, Bachelor of Arts in European History and International Affairs. Formal Training in South Asian Classical Music, Kheyal gaiyki.

2003

Stephano Algerie, Professor of Voice, Queens College, McGill University, Montreal, Canada

Ustaad Parvaize Parras – Ustaad Bhai; fellow Disciple 0f Ustaad Chote Ghulam Ali Khan, Exclusive sittings
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Ustaad Naseer udden Sami – Delhi Gharana: Exclusive sittings.

2003

Stephano Algerie, Professor of Voice, Queens College, McGill University, Montreal, Canada

1986 – 1995

Mian Baba Tufail Narowal (Punjab Gharana); senior table Nawaz & Musicologist; Disciple of the legendary Mian Fateh Din Khan Sahib

1975- 1986

Ustaad Chote Ghulam Ali Khan (Qawwal Bacha Gharana); Principal, Alhamra Arts Council, Lahore

1978 – 1982

Sufi Khudabaksh Sahib, Khalifa Gawalior Gharana,

1973 – 1975

Ustad Feroze Nizami (Kirana Gharana); Principal, Alhamra Arts Council

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1973 – 1975

Ustad Feroze Nizami (Kirana Gharana); Principal, Alhamra Arts Council

1978 – 1982

Sufi Khudabaksh Sahib, Khalifa Gawalior Gharana,

1975- 1986

Ustaad Chote Ghulam Ali Khan (Qawwal Bacha Gharana); Principal, Alhamra Arts Council, Lahore

1986 – 1995

Mian Baba Tufail Narowal (Punjab Gharana); senior table Nawaz & Musicologist; Disciple of the legendary Mian Fateh Din Khan Sahib

2003

Steph order-2ano Algerie, Professor of Voice, Queens College, McGill University, Montreal, Canada

2010 - 2021

Munir Khatoon Begum, Sr. Vocalist – A.I.R and Disciple of Ustaad Behrey (Deaf) Waheed Khan Sahib( Kirana Gharana)

Ustaad Parvaize Parras – Ustaad Bhai; fellow Disciple 0f Ustaad Chote Ghulam Ali Khan, Exclusive sittings.
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Career

1992-1996

Lahore Grammar School M.M. ALAM Road, Created the syllabi for and rigorously trained 150 students of grade 3, 4 and 5 in traditional classical music for 4 years - this was the first time ever that classical music was taught formally at the primary school level in Pakistan. Curated a live orchestra of students and taught them sufi kalam and Ragas of the morning (Layyah), afternoon (Durga) and night (Bhopali).

1996

Ali Institute of Education, Introduced a MUSIC PROGRAM for Teacher Training, based on traditional classical music & poetry.

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1996-1999

National College of Arts, Visiting Faculty to teach Shudh Sangeet in the History and Heritage Course for the FOUNDATION YEAR.

2000-2005

National College of Arts, Originated the idea of and partnered with Sanjan Nagar Institute of Arts and Philosophy (SIPA) to execute the first ever department of musicology at the National College of Arts.

early 90s

History and Heritage Program Lahore Arts Forum (LEAF)Has been one of the firsts to deliver live performances, talks and lectures on classical music at LEAF since its inception in 1989.

2000

National College of Arts, Visiting faculty MA (Hons) Visual Arts for SASA (Seminars on Arts Of South Asia), Current Seminar/ Lecture/ lecture demonstrations conducted on traditional South Asian music, its history, evolution, philosophy, technique & practice.

2006 – PRESENT

Developed an Original Special and Comprehensive Course called Music Analysis; Analytical Listening of South Asia Classical Music that bridges Theory with practice.

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International Performances of South-Asian Classical Music

2002

Represented Pakistan in The Pakistan festival in Oslo

2001

Represented Pakistan as SAHR (South Asians for Human Rights) Delegate in a Peace Conference: ‘Including the Excluded; A South Asian Vision, Habitat center, Delhi

2001

Recorded Khyal, AHIR/Bhairay for BBC URDU Service

2000

Represented Pakistan at Women’s Peace Conference organized by WIPSA (Women in Positive Social Action) in Jaipur. Jugalbandi with the leading thumri exponent Bunno Begum

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Private Performance for renowned late poetess Amrita preetam, Dehli

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Represented Pakistan at Women’s Peace Conference Organized by WIPSA in Delhi

1995

Recorded for The Girl Child Project for the UN Conference for Women, Beijing

1998

Represented Pakistan at the Caravan Festival of Canadian Ethnic Communities, Toronto

Performances in Pakistan

1985 – Present

Regularly performs at the APMC and has been part of numerous solo programs, held at Alhamra Arts Council, Lahore




Annual all Pakistan Music Conference, Bagh-e-Jinnah, Lahore 1985

1990

Khishwar Naheed Book Launch Siya Hashye Mein Gulabi Rung

1995 & 2000

Saz-o-Aavaaz. Karachi

2003

Symposium on Inter-Faith Dailogue, Sadhoki

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1989 - 2021

Women’s Action Forum (WAF) in Lahore, Karachi and Islamabad

1990 - 2021

Lahore Arts Forum, (LEAF) various solo monthly programmes

1997

International Symposium: (International Music Conference of Living Traditions of Music in Asia and the Muslim World) Represented a groundbreaking academic paper, "The Status of Traditional Performing Artists in Pakistan"

2008

Monthly & Annual All Pakistan Music Conference, Karachi

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Honorary and Volunteer Work

2004 - Present

Provincial Committee for Scrutinizing Pride of performance Awards

2004

Fatima Jinnah Government College for Women, guided students post performances

2000 - 2003

PNCA (Pakistan National Council of Arts), Member, Board of Governors

1996 - 2007

NCA (National College of Arts) all above listed efforts in NCA between 1996-2007 were voluntary

1996

Ali Institute of Education, Founding member of music programme and lecturer

1995

AJOKA Theatre, Performed in Lahore and Islamabad

1990 - Present

LEAF (Lahore Arts Forum), various performances

1990

Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) , various performances since

1981

Alliance Francaise, Lecture on South Asian Classical Music

1985 - Present

Women’s Action Forum (WAF), various performances Composed WAF's anthem, "ab deher mein beyaar-o-madadgaar hain hum"
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Career.

WAF-Listed ‘WAF’s Tribute to the Multifaceted Talent of the Women of Pakistan ‘Slide show.

Kinnaird College Lahore, Bachelor of Arts in European History and International Affairs. Formal Training in South Asian Classical Music, Kheyal gaiyki.

Seina-be-seina, is a traditional method of transference of knowledge under a mentor’s (Ustaad’s) strict guidance; imparted to the disciple (Shagird) & sustained over years of discipline, rigorous training & toil.

ALAAP

Recognition for Lifetime Achievement in contribution to music.

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