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| Persian: سهیلا زلاند Sohaila Zaland | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Sohaila Zaland (سهیلا زلاند) |
| Born | Afghanistan |
| Genres | Pop Classical Music |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 1980–present |
| Labels | Various |
Sohaila Zaland (Persian:سهیلا زلاند) is an Afghan popular singer. She is the daughter of singer and composer Ustad Zaland. She is sister of composer Farid Zaland and singers Shahla Zaland and Wahid Zaland.
Personal life
Sohaila is married to an Iranian-American. Her song Waqti Ashiq Shawi (When you fall in love) has been sung by many Iranian singers, notably Hayedeh. In one of her interviews on Afghan diaspora TV network, she talked about her family's disapproval of her singing. In recent years, she has managed to keep a low profile.
References
- "Zaland Death A Big Loss in Afghan Music". Tolo News. Archived from the original on 29 June 2011. Retrieved 5 May 2011.