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In a recent interview President Obama said he had "great affinity for Pakistani culture, poetry and food".
Pakistan is also home to singer/songwriter Mahmood Khan who has contributed tremedously to the Black Funk and Hip Hop music genres in the US. He brought all that he learned to Pakistan and in 1999 created a new sound and genre fusing Black music with Eastern Instruments naming it "Modern folk" now known as Mahmood Khan Funk ( MKF).
Under severe opposition from Radio and TV in Pakistan MKF and it's new sound was encouraged by Alliance Francaise, known for its contribution to the world of music. Today MKF is supported by Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Gibson guitars and Sydney Film School.
The spirit of American Black music, its persistence, will to survive and spread is now manifesting in Artists Globally.
" I think its a fascinating connection, "Funk" from a Pakistani artist and Black President in the White House who appreciates Pakistani culture. I would love to perform for President Obama and I am living proof that the teachings of Martin Luther King, persistence of Nelson Mandella and courage of Mohamed Ali transcends religious and cultural boundaries and are in alignment with the word of Mahatma Gandhi.", said Mahmood.
MKF recently made music history by scoring a number one song on Australian Pop charts (ARIA)
"MKF has been one of the great musical discoveries of 2009. Mahmood Khan is an extraordinary musician and composer. He truly embraces the idea that music is the global language…”
Gibson Guitars
http://mkfworld.com/
Obama on Pakistani poetry
http://www.politico.com/
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