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Ustad Qasem Jo, Vocal artist of the Gwalior gharana, Hindustani classical musician

Tradition

Gwalior

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InstrumentVocal
FromKabul, Afghanistan, India
TraditionHindustani
Legacy Profile(1878–1957)

Ustad

Qasem Jo

Student of

Pyare Khan

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Notable Students

Ustad NatuUstad SaberUstad Rahim BakhshUstad NabigulUstad Mohammad Omar(Rubab)Ustad Nazar(Dilruba)Ustad Yaqob QasimiEsa QasimiYusuf QasimiAsef QasimiMusa QasimiUstad BreshnaZahir HowaidaNashenasUstad Rahim Baksh

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Biography

Ustad Qasim (Qasem Jo, 1905–1957) was a legendary Afghan musician who blended Hindustani classical music with Afghan folklore. Trained in the Gwalior gharana, he served as court musician to Afghan rulers and composed the national anthem used 1992–2006.

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Profile last updated 2026-04-10

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