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Sohil Bloch
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| Background information | |
| Born | 22 February 1984 Kalawad Shitala |
| Origin | Rajkot |
| Genres | Bhajans, Folk, Ghazal |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Vocalist |
| Years active | 1997-Present |
| Associated acts | Wajid Ali Tafu |
Sohil Bloch (born 22 February 1984) is a professional folk music, Ghazal, Sufi singer and composer. He worked at TGES as a Music Teacher since 12 years. He has master degree of Performing Arts from Saurashtra University. His quote about music is - "Music is God for me and I can visualize God in it." Sohil has a place with Kalawad Shitala, a little town in Gujarat.
Career[edit]
His musical journey started by winning the government’s singing competition in the year of 1997. He is renowned and active member of Gujarat Sugam Sangeetha industry. Being a Muslim artist it is incredible that his contribution to devotional hits on Hindu Gods including bhajans and other religious songs.
As a Muslim singer, he is devotee and selfless lover of the Hindu God Shiva<. “Main to Jogi Banke Aya” composed and sang by him that shows his love towards Lord Shiva[1]. In this composition, Wajid Ali Tafu has carried out Tabla. This devotional song surely filled listener's heart and mind with peace. This is possible when Sohil and Wajid Ali Tafu decided to go ahead with an exceptional piece together[2]. Indo-Pak jugalbandi of Muslim bhajan singers got filled with devotional juice[3].
Sohil Bloch also worked with the popular Indian Playback Singers like Anuradha Paudwal and Usha Mangeshkar. His composition as well as singing reveal respect and beliefs to other community plus a bridge between two faiths. Sohil has composed and release more than 20 albums consisting of devotional bhajans[4] and songs[5]. He also has been singing Hindu bhajans for the Swadhyay Parivar.[6]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Asia's Premier News Agency - India News, Business & Political, National & International, Bollywood, Sports | ANI News". www.aninews.in. Retrieved 2021-02-23.
- ↑ "Exclusive! Sohil Baloch: Wajid Ali Tafu and I decided to go ahead with an exceptional piece together - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2021-02-23.
- ↑ "Rajkot: Melody of Muslim singer's bhajan got sweeter in this 'Indo-Pak jugalbandi' - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2021-02-23.
- ↑ "ZEE5". comingsoon.zee5.com. Retrieved 2021-02-23.
- ↑ "Muslim musician from Rajkot composes Bhajans". Deccan Herald. 2020-09-21. Retrieved 2021-02-23.
- ↑ "Sohil Bloch: One of Gujarat's best Folk singer and Ghazal Sufi artist". 25HoursNews. Retrieved 2021-02-23.