Background
Aman is married to the daughter of song writer Nainawaz. Ehsan was born in Lashkargah, Afghanistan, to Mohammad Aman Ibrahim, an engineer by profession.
Aman is married to the daughter of song writer Nainawaz. Ehsan was born in Lashkargah, Afghanistan, to Mohammad Aman Ibrahim, an engineer by profession.
He is one of the few veterans of Afghanistan’s lost music Golden Age who"ve maintained their popularity over the decades. He gained fame in Afghanistan during 1970s and early 1980s with his first singles and the performances he held at Kabul University. Exiled since the early 80s in the United States, he has continued writing and producing music in the state of Virginia, which has also been his residence since that time.
By caste he is Sarparah, whose lineage can be traced to the distinguished people of Helmand province.
Ehsan"s interest in music developed in early childhood when he learned to play the accordion. This led to his participation in his high school music functions that raised public support for his professional pursuit of music
Aman"s serious interest in music began during universityduring his attendance as a student, he held various live performances. Ehsan"s popularity began to rise.
However, there were tensions between Aman and media personalitiesthe adverse circumstances of the time period led to misinterpretation of his lyrics and contributed to negative publicity.
His songs – which were regulars of Kabul Radio Station – were banned. Ehsan"s early works included the hit single Bute" Daram, which he prepared as a gift for one of his relatives. Broadcast on radio, it immediately brought the singer to light.
He was then requested by the radio staff for another song, to which he responded with Allah.
This single, surpassing the popularity of his first number, was aired repeatedly gaining Ehsan immediate national attention. His quick fame led to provoking of resentment from others and led to fabrication of stories against the singer.
Avoiding a confrontation that could have cost him his life, he chose to leave the country. He arrived in Pakistan in 1981.
In October 1982, he emigrated to the United States, re-kindling his musical pursuits.
In spite of economic and technical difficulties, he collaborated with other exiled musicians from Afghanistan and, in 1983, he released his first album: Musafer. However, burdened with family life and the adjustment to the adopted country, Ehsan limited his involvements from 1985 to 1993 to a career in engineering. After 1993, at the request of fans, he returned to music
In January 2002, he was asked by the Embassy of Afghanistan in Washington, District of Columbia to re-arrange the national anthem of Afghanistan.
1996: Artist of the Year.
