Professor Nassir Ahmad Khan Wodjouatt M.D., one of Afghanistan's most
prestigious physicians. At the age of 16 he began to teach himself how to
play Robub, a classical Afghan instrument similar to a Sarod. He played
throughout his high school career in Afghanistan. After high school he
attended Kabul University and received his B.A in Math and Physics. In
1979 he moved to Lyon, France. He participated in many fund raising events
in many cities such as Dijon and Strasbourg in addition to Lyon in the 1980's.
In 1984 he moved to the United States of America. Later, in 1987 he
performed in Washington D.C representing his home country of Afghanistan
for an event for refugees on Independence Avenue. He continues to play
Robub with his brother, Noor Wodjouatt. He particularly enjoys Indian
Classical music.. His favorite Robub player was Ustad Muhammad Omar,
who was one of the most famous afghan Robub players. Bassir Wodjouatt
accompanied Noor Wodjouatt, being the first Afghan performer at the
Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage and U.S. Department of State in 2006.
They have also performed for the Iranian TV Station Rang-a-rang, an
internationally viewed station.
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