Ahmad Zahir (1946 - 1979) Was an Afghan singer, songwriter and composer. A celebrity of enduring popularity more than a quarter century after his controversial death, He is considered an icon of Afghan culture.

Ahmad Zahir’s fame has surpassed any previous singer in Afghanistan’s history, Earning him the title of Afghanistan’s Nightingale. His status, as a pop singer, has been unrivaled even 40 some years after his death (as of 2010). Posthumously granted the status of a luminary, His songs serve to this day as voice and music training lessons for aspiring singers.