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CodeDS/UK/16845
NameAkhtar; Najma (18 September 1962-present); English singer songwriter
Dates18 September 1962-present
GenderFemale (cisgender)
Place of Birth/OriginChelmsford, England (born)
BiographyNajma Akhtar also known as Najma is a British singer of Indian ancestry. She is noted for jazz modification of the traditional Urdu Indian ghazal (love songs and spiritual songs). She has also appeared as a performer in the songs and videos of other performers, such as jazz and rock saxophonist Stan Harrison.[3] Najma has also worked with Robert Plant and Jimmy Page on the No Quarter DVD.

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