August 2nd, Kabul

Darya’s new album “Yaahoo” that was recorded in Munich, Germany was released in Afghanistan on August second. This album is recorded for the purpose of solidarity among Afghans around the world. According to Mr. Darya the album is to extend the message of peace and unity across the country and it is supposed to be given to public for free. After the introduction of Darya’s new album and a live performance of “Yaahoo” songs a press conference was held at Kabul Serena where Darya answered to the media and questions that were raised by the audience. Some pictures are viewable at the end of this page.

Darya at Mastermix Studio (and staff), Munich (Image provided by Unicade Music)

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The album contains eleven songs, six of which are brand new. Two songs (“Gorgore and Salaam Afghanistan”) are Darya’s previous hit songs that are re-recorded in a different style. The other three songs are repeated titles. The album also contains a short track called “Yaaran” in the form of a demo that sends out the message of togetherness. You can listen to the album on the main page flash player or download it below.

Musicians:

Arrangement (Track 1-5): Farhad Darya & Torby Leon
Drums: Thomas Simmeri
Bass: Henner Malecha
Keyboard: Rainer Kuhn
Accordion: Vladislav Cojocaru
Daf & Dohl: Waheed

Flamenco Guitar: Adrian Alvarado
Flute (Piccolo & Irish): Guiseppe Solera
Buzuki: Michalis Amanatidis
Choir: Birmey Oberrit, Uwe Adams, Bea Gebauer, Giovanna Deiana

Beat programming: Mathias “Show-B” Schober & Stefan Zeh
Punjabi Dohl: Mitch Hyare
Drums: Robin Guy

Keyboard: Sultan Ramesh
Tabla: Said Masood
Rabab: Quraishi
Guitar: Manuel Rongioletti

Download: Yaahoo!

Pictures of Darya at the launch of “Yaahoo”