Matches in DBpedia 2014 for { ?s ?p Abdulrahman Surizehi is an ethnic Baloch musician, born in Iranian Balochistan and later living in Oslo, Norway. Surizehi specialises in the benju, a Baluch keyboard zither, and has been referred to as the instrument's greatest performer. Surizehi was influenced by his father Joma Surizehi, who played a prominent role in refining the instrument and securing its place in Baloch culture.Abdulrahman Surizehi is consideredamong connoisseurs as the worlds leadingperformer on the Baluchi instrument Benju.He reveals a vitality, creativity and exhibitsextensive knowledge of Baluchi tradition,as well as an outstanding mastering ofcomprehensive repertoires on the Benju.This he has picked up through innumerablemeetings and recordings with several greatmasters both in Iran and Pakistan. The Benju isa dulcimer like instrument, which appeared inBaluchistan in the first part of last century,presumably by way of Japan. In Baluchistan itwas developed and improved; the Baluchi Benjuis approximately one metre in length and is abouttwice the size of its closest relatives. The mainstring is double with accompanied strings oneach side. Abdulrahman benefited considerablythrough having a good teacher in his father, Jom'eSurizhei, who is considered central in improvingthe instrument, as well as consolidating the Benjuin Baluchi tradition. Abdulrahman is resident inOslo, and has in Norway been a contributor inseveral fusion-based music projects, but isprogressively performing on the internationalarena. He is known to a world audience throughparticipation at festivals and concerts, and alsofor his brilliant contributions on two Baluchirecordings with the well-reputed French labelOcora. He has built up considerable prestige andfame among connoisseurs of Baluchi traditionboth inside Baluchistan and beyond. In additionto Benju, Abdulrahman plays the doubled-headeddrum Doholak, Tanburag, Tabla and Sarod.. }
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- Abd-ur-Rahmân_Surizehi abstract "Abdulrahman Surizehi is an ethnic Baloch musician, born in Iranian Balochistan and later living in Oslo, Norway. Surizehi specialises in the benju, a Baluch keyboard zither, and has been referred to as the instrument's greatest performer. Surizehi was influenced by his father Joma Surizehi, who played a prominent role in refining the instrument and securing its place in Baloch culture.Abdulrahman Surizehi is consideredamong connoisseurs as the worlds leadingperformer on the Baluchi instrument Benju.He reveals a vitality, creativity and exhibitsextensive knowledge of Baluchi tradition,as well as an outstanding mastering ofcomprehensive repertoires on the Benju.This he has picked up through innumerablemeetings and recordings with several greatmasters both in Iran and Pakistan. The Benju isa dulcimer like instrument, which appeared inBaluchistan in the first part of last century,presumably by way of Japan. In Baluchistan itwas developed and improved; the Baluchi Benjuis approximately one metre in length and is abouttwice the size of its closest relatives. The mainstring is double with accompanied strings oneach side. Abdulrahman benefited considerablythrough having a good teacher in his father, Jom'eSurizhei, who is considered central in improvingthe instrument, as well as consolidating the Benjuin Baluchi tradition. Abdulrahman is resident inOslo, and has in Norway been a contributor inseveral fusion-based music projects, but isprogressively performing on the internationalarena. He is known to a world audience throughparticipation at festivals and concerts, and alsofor his brilliant contributions on two Baluchirecordings with the well-reputed French labelOcora. He has built up considerable prestige andfame among connoisseurs of Baluchi traditionboth inside Baluchistan and beyond. In additionto Benju, Abdulrahman plays the doubled-headeddrum Doholak, Tanburag, Tabla and Sarod.".