Niyaz - Mazaar (featuring Ar Rahman) May 2026

"Mazaar" is inspired by the iconic Afghan folk song a tribute to the sacred city of Mazar-i-Sharif . Historically, this melody is a celebration of the spring festival (Gul-e-Surkh) and the blooming of red tulips around the Blue Mosque. By reinterpreting this piece, Niyaz honors the resilience and beauty of Afghan culture, particularly within the context of the album Sumud (meaning "steadfastness" in Arabic), which explores themes of resistance and hope. Musical Composition and Collaboration

: A bowed guitar played by Loga Ramin Torkian, which mimics the sound of traditional Persian strings.

Mazaar. Single from Iranian trio Niyaz, featuring A R Rahman. Niyaz - Mazaar (featuring AR Rahman)

The track is characterized by a sophisticated blend of acoustic and electronic elements:

So we happened to come across this band from Iran today morning – a trio comprising of music programmer/producer/DJ Carmen Rizzo ( Music Aloud Niyaz – Mazaar Lyrics - Genius "Mazaar" is inspired by the iconic Afghan folk

: The primary melody is carried by Azam Ali ’s ethereal, eastern-style singing, while A.R. Rahman provides high-pitched Sufi chants and backing vocals. Notably, this is one of the rare instances where Rahman recorded a track composed by another artist rather than himself.

: Critics have noted the song's strong Sindhubhairavi raga flavor, which contributes to its "Indian" feel despite its Afghan origins. Themes of Devotion Musical Composition and Collaboration : A bowed guitar

: The arrangement features traditional South Asian and Middle Eastern instruments, including: Sarangi : Performed by Kamal Sabri . Tabla : Performed by Salar Nader.