Mulla Kamal Khan
Mulla Kamal Khan or Kamalan (ملا کمال خان ) Lived (1941 – February 21, 2010). Was a Baluch folklore vocalist, he was born in 1941 in Latidan village, Dashtyari district, Chabahar County in the Sistan and Baluchistan province of Iran. His talent was first discovered in a traditional Balochi wedding ceremony, where many Baloch tribesmen gathered to listen traditional Balochi heroic songs,[1] he then became one of the most influential singers in Baluchistan and gained fame among all Baloch people and even by non-Balochis.
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Songs
- Hani and Sheh Mureed: a real love story of the Mir Chakar Rind era that became a myth in Baluchistan.
- Shahdad and Mahnaz : is a story of legendary bold woman (Mahnaz) who defended her right against an adultery accusation in men-dominated society of Baluchistan.
- Dad Shah: story of a Baluch rebel who rose against Rezah Shah Pahlavi of Iran.
- Hammal-e-Jeehand[2] or Hammal son of Jeehand: The story of a Baluch hero who rose against Portuguese colonialists in Makran.
- Makkoran o Makkoran or o-my-Makran : is a nationalist song which admires Makran as a part of Baluchistan.[3]
He also sung many other songs that need to be collected.
Awards
Mulla has been admired by many non-Baluchis, Mohammad-Reza Shajarian one of the most distinguished Persian traditional musician admired him. He was awarded one of the most prestigious music prizes of Iran in 2007.[4]
Death
Due to Cancer, Mulla Kamalan died on 21 February 2010. Many people from around Balochistan took part in the funeral ceremony.
