Farhan's sensational voice has made him a recognised figure on the global music stage.
The Adelaide-based singer, composer and music producer is known for his collaborations with a diverse array of Australian and global talents.
- Sufi rock singer Farhan Shah has received various awards including Adelaide UNESCO City of Music Award
- Shah has played a major role in re-introducing Sufi tradition and culture in Australia and beyond
- The Pakistani-origin artist can finally call Australia home after receiving citizenship recently
Last month, Farhan and his family received their Australian citizenship.
He told SBS Urdu that Australia's acceptance of people from different cultures and different parts of the world is what makes it a successful society.
The singer, who has been based in Australia since 2016, has performed his devotional music at a range of shrines, from Trinity Church to Gurudwara.
Singer and his family have been awarded Australian Citizenship in Adelaide. Source: Farhan Shah
Migration was not an easy decision but Australia is a place that we have always wanted to call home
At the citizen ceremony, the singer accepted a surprise request to perform live.
Farhan said he is a big admirer of the Australian way of giving opportunities to everyone.
Australia's openness to new experiences plays a big role in developing fresh ideas
Pakistani-Australian artist crossing the cultural divide. Source: Farhan Shah
Farhan has performed across the world for the past two decades and received multiple awards.
In 2021, Farhan received the Global Music Award for Best Eastern Contemporary Classical Music for the song ‘Saavan’.
Another highlight of Farhan’s career was receiving the Adelaide UNESCO City of Music Award for best international collaboration at the SAM Awards in November 2020.
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