Mermon Parwin
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Mermon Parwin میرمن پروین | |
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Birth name | Khadidja Ziai |
Born | Caubul, Afghanistan | November 21, 1924
Died | December 9, 2004 Kabul, Afghanistan | (aged 80)
Instrument(s) | Vocal |
Mermon Parwin (1924–2004) was an
Radio Kabul
.
Parwin was born Khadidja Ziai in Kabul in 1924. Her father was poet
OB/GYN
clinics in Kabul.
In 1951, she performed the song "Gulfrosh" (گل فروش, meaning 'flower seller') which was broadcast on
Radio Kabul.[citation needed] It was the first time a song sung by a woman was ever broadcast in Afghanistan's history. This moment is credited with opening the door for Afghan women to be hired as newscasters, singers, and presenters on the radio. Parwin signed a contracted with Radio Afghanistan
to record songs. She sang 320 songs, including songs from Iran and Tajikistan, for the radio.
In 1971, she was awarded a medal by
Mohammed Zahir Shah
for her work as a singer.