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Taqi Khan (درى / فارسى : تقى خان) born in 1981 is an Afgan (Hazara) singer, songwriter and composer.

Taqi Khan comes from a Hazara family who were, originally from Afghanistan. He migrated to Quetta Pakistan when he was 3 years old after the Russians forces came to Afghanistan. He spent most of his lifetime in Quetta where he completed his academic career, learnt music and became a musician. Taqi Khan gained his widespread fame with his first album [Tashki,Tashki] in 2004. That initial album gave him a lot of praise from different countries including UK, Germany Canada and many other countries around the world. Due to difficult circumstances Taqi Left Quetta and he lives In Australia where he continues making new albums, performs and teaches.

Refrences

http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/refugee-plucks-hazaras-heart-strings-with-his-songs-20130610-2o02b.html

http://www.dumbofeather.com/conversation/taqi-khan-is-a-musician/

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/south-east/hampton-park-afghan-musician-taqi-khan-to-take-stage-at-foxtel-festival-hub/news-story/b9a20ffae8db116d32e1f87a620bfe06