Shamil Sabah
Report about Nasrat Parsa:
Nasrat Parsa:
A Tragic Loss in the Afghan Music
Source: BBC
Nasrat Parsa passed away in the morning of Sunday, May 8th, 2005 due to a
tragic incident that occurred outside his hotel room after midnight of
Saturday May 7th. "He had been approached by three male suspects, one
punched him and he fell down some stairs hitting his head," said Const. Tim
Fanning of Vancouver police. "He was rushed to hospital and was pronounced
dead."
After the show, Fanning said Parsa was outside his East Vancouver hotel with his brother when he was assaulted. Police happened to be in the area at the time, and saw a suspect running away.
The area was surrounded and a
tracking dog was unleashed to search the area.
"He (the suspect) was found a couple blocks away hiding in the lane," said
Fanning. "Another man was also found nearby and taken into custody."
The death is a huge blow to the Afghan community in Vancouver and around the
world, said Mohammed Nayebzadah, who was the caterer for the Vancouver
concert. He sold tickets to the show at his family business, the Silk Road
Cafe, where Parsa's CDs were being played in tribute Monday.
"He was very popular," said Nayebzadah. "We are getting very upset, why is
this happening? He's a young person, our singer; he's coming here to sing
for the mothers on Mothers Day. I'm sorry for his mother and this very sad
news for all Afghans."
Parsa's performance was attended by close to 500 people, mostly Afghan
families, Nayebzadah said.
A 19-year-old man was arrested and is charged with aggravated assault.
Police have since recommended the charge be upgraded to manslaughter.
The singer's brother was waiting for Parsa's body to be released for burial
in Germany.
Our deepest sympathies and condolences go the Parsa's family and close ones.
www.virtualafghans.com report about Nasrat Parsa:
Tragedy in Vancouver, Nasrat
Parsa Passes Away
May 08, 2005, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Virtual Afghans has learned from its
sources in Vancouver, Canada, that Nasrat Parsa, a well known Afghan artist
passed away at 11:15pm on May 9th, due to a tragic incident that happened
outside his hotel room in Downtown Vancouver after midnight when he was
followed by a group of angry and outraged group of guys. The incident
happened when Nasrat was pushed from the stairs by a group of four Afghan
guys who had consumed alcohol during the concert, in which "they felt
embarrassed once they were told by Nasrat that he will not continue singing
fast songs because it was not a wedding"; the concert was held in
celebration of Mother's Day, which began on Saturday 8pm - 12:30am, in
Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Nasrat sustained brain injury as he was punched or pushed (unconfirmed) off
the stairs. The falling resulted in internal brain bleeding which made the
chances of Nasrat's survival very less. Doctors tried their best, but after
a while, as witnessed by Virtual Afghans' visitors in Vancouver, Nasrat was
unconscious and his brain stopped working while other parts of his body was
intact and properly working.
Virtual Afghans has also learned
that two arrests have been made as police is still investigating the event
which shocked Afghan residents in British Columbia, Canada. Nasrat Parsa,
who was on tour of Canada, performing his first concert in Toronto, Canada,
in which he was greeted by warm welcoming and cheerful crowd. However, such
fights and incidents are sadly very common amongst Afghan youth who consume
alcohol in such meaningful cultural events.
Some 150 music loving and Parsa fans had gathered in Vancouver General
Hospital in mourn and support when he left us at around 11:45 pm, Pacific
Standard Time.
On Mother's Day, Parsa's mother paid the ultimate price and received the
worst gift a mother can have on Mother's Day.
May God give her and the rest of Parsa family Sabr'. Our deepest sympathies
and condolences go the Parsa's family and close ones.
Updates and extras
these are the latest updates about Late Nasrat Parsa's situation from many
sources such as Aina-e Afghan TV Show, Vancouver newspapers and other eye
witness sources.
Virtual
Afghans do add more albums of Nasrat Parsa
Charged 19
year old appear at the court on Wednesday May 11th, Afghans rough talk and
bash his family
Nasrat's body
to be moved to Germany on Thursday May 12th.
A Funeral will
be held in Edmonds Burnaby on Sunday May 15th.
Charges have
been upgraded from aggravated assault to manslaughter
Ahmad Seiar
Froogh, 19, of Burnaby, was charged with manslaughter Monday
Official Death
Date: Sunday, May 08th, 2005 at 11:15pm Pacific Time
www.CBC.ca Canadian Broadcasting Corporation report about Nasrat Parsa:
VANCOUVER - Police in Vancouver say popular Afghan singer Nasrat Parsa is dead following an attack over the weekend outside his hotel in East Vancouver.
Const. Tim Fanning said three men approached Parsa after a concert on Saturday night. He said witnesses saw one man punch Parsa, who then fell backwards on some concrete stairs.
The 36-year-old Parsa was taken to Vancouver General Hospital, where he died on Sunday night. A 19-year-old man was arrested and initially charged with aggravated assault. Police have recommended that the charge be upgraded to manslaughter. Parsa lived in Germany, and was popular among young Afghans around the world after recording 10 albums. He had performed a concert in Toronto last week before going to Vancouver.
www.CNN.com report about Nasrat Parsa:
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) -- Afghan singer Nasrat Parsa died after an attack outside his hotel following a weekend performance at a downtown Vancouver theater, police said Monday. He was 36.
Parsa, who had performed in Toronto, Ontario, earlier in the week, was outside his hotel with his brother, Najib, when he was assaulted by three men early Sunday, police constable Tim Fanning said.
Parsa, who had been living in Germany, died later after sustaining a brain injury, according to his official Web site.
A 19-year-old man was arrested and faced an initial charge of aggravated assault. Police later recommended the charge be upgraded to manslaughter.
Parsa "had been approached by three male suspects, one punched him and he fell down some stairs hitting his head," Fanning said. "He was rushed to hospital and was pronounced dead."
Fanning said police searched the area and detained two suspects. Information about the second suspect was not immediately available.
The death was a huge blow to the Afghan community around the world, said Mohammed Nayebzadah, who was the caterer for the Vancouver concert. He sold tickets to the show at his family business, the Silk Road Cafe, where Parsa's CDs were being played in tribute on Monday.
"He was very popular," Nayebzadah said. "I'm sorry for his mother and this is very sad news for all Afghans."
Parsa, who was born in Kabul, Afghanistan, had released 10 albums since he started recording in 1989, including his new collection "Dil." He toured all over the world and had been in Canada for the past month, promoting the collection of soft melodies.
According to the Web site, Parsa began performing as a young boy, appearing on a radio show in Kabul at the age of 7.
He later was discovered during a New Year's celebration on Radio Kabul. Parsa left Afghanistan with his family for Pakistan when he was 12, and the family later moved to India, where he attended music school and took private lessons.
www.BBCNews.com British Broadcasting Corporation report about Nasrat Parsa:
Afghan pop singer dies in Canada
Afghan pop singer Nasrat Parsa has died after being attacked following a concert in Canada, police say.
Parsa was approached by fans outside his hotel after the performance at Vancouver's Queen Elizabeth Theatre and scuffles broke out, police said.
The singer is reported to have fallen downstairs after being punched.
He sustained head injuries and died in hospital a few hours later. A man has been arrested in connection with the incident late on Sunday.
Police say Parsa, who was 35, was confronted by three men.
"They knew who he was, that he was a singer, but I don't know if there is any relationship between them at this time," a spokesman told the AFP news agency.
Mr. Parsa's brother, Najib, told the BBC the attack followed trouble at the concert, when some in the audience called for faster, livelier songs.
Parsa started singing as a child and studied with musicians in India. He recorded 10 albums and was popular among young Afghans.
www.ABcNews.com ABC News report about Nasrat Parsa:
Afghan Pop Star Nasrat Parsa, 36, Killed
VANCOUVER, British Columbia May 10, 2005 — Afghan singer Nasrat Parsa died after an attack outside his hotel following a weekend performance at a downtown Vancouver theater, police said Monday. He was 36.
Parsa, who had performed in Toronto earlier in the week, was outside his hotel with his brother, Najib, when he was assaulted by three men early Sunday, police constable Tim Fanning said.
Parsa, who had been living in Germany, died later after sustaining a brain injury, according to his official Web site.
A 19-year-old man was arrested and faced an initial charge of aggravated assault. Police later recommended the charge be upgraded to manslaughter.
Parsa "had been approached by three male suspects, one punched him and he fell down some stairs hitting his head," Fanning said. "He was rushed to hospital and was pronounced dead."
Fanning said police searched the area and detained two suspects. Information about the second suspect was not immediately available.
The death was a huge blow to the Afghan community around the world, said Mohammed Nayebzadah, who was the caterer for the Vancouver concert. He sold tickets to the show at his family business, the Silk Road Cafe, where Parsa's CDs were being played in tribute on Monday.
"He was very popular," Nayebzadah said. "I'm sorry for his mother and this is very sad news for all Afghans."
Parsa, who was born in Kabul, had released 10 albums since he started recording in 1989, including his new collection "Dil." He toured all over the world and had been in Canada for the past month, promoting the collection of soft melodies.
According to the Web site, Parsa began performing as a young boy, appearing on a radio show in Kabul at the age of 7.
He later was discovered during a New Year's celebration on Radio Kabul. Parsa left Afghanistan with his family for Pakistan when he was 12, and the family later moved to India, where he attended music school and took private lessons.
www.Afgha.com report about Nasrat Parsa:
Afghan pop singer Nasrat Parsa has
died after being attacked following a concert in Canada, police say.
Parsa was approached by fans outside his hotel after the performance at
Vancouver's Queen Elizabeth Theatre and scuffles broke out, police said.
The singer is reported to have fallen downstairs after being punched.
He sustained head injuries and died in hospital a few hours later. A man has
been arrested in connection with the attack late on Sunday.
Police say Parsa, who was 35, was confronted by three men.
"They knew who he was, that he was a singer, but I don't know if there is
any relationship between them at this time," a spokesman told the AFP news
agency.
Mr Parsa's brother, Najib, told the BBC the attack followed trouble at the
concert, when some in the audience called for faster, livelier songs.
Parsa started singing as a child and studied with musicians in India. He
recorded 10 albums and was popular among young Afghans.
www.WashingtonPost.com report about Nasrat Parsa:
Afghan Pop Star Nasrat Parsa, 36, Killed
VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Afghan singer Nasrat Parsa died after an attack outside his hotel following a weekend performance at a downtown Vancouver Theater, police said Monday. He was 36.
Parsa, who had performed in Toronto earlier in the week, was outside his hotel with his brother, Najib, when he was assaulted by three men early Sunday, police constable Tim Fanning said.
Parsa, who had been living in Germany, died later after sustaining a brain injury, according to his official Web site.
A 19-year-old man was arrested and faced an initial charge of aggravated assault. Police later recommended the charge be upgraded to manslaughter.
Parsa "had been approached by three male suspects, one punched him and he fell down some stairs hitting his head," Fanning said. "He was rushed to hospital and was pronounced dead."
Fanning said police searched the area and detained two suspects. Information about the second suspect was not immediately available.
The death was a huge blow to the Afghan community around the world, said Mohammed Nayebzadah, who was the caterer for the Vancouver concert. He sold tickets to the show at his family business, the Silk Road Cafe, where Parsa's CDs were being played in tribute on Monday.
"He was very popular," Nayebzadah said. "I'm sorry for his mother and this is very sad news for all Afghans."
Parsa, who was born in Kabul, had released 10 albums since he started recording in 1989, including his new collection "Dil." He toured all over the world and had been in Canada for the past month, promoting the collection of soft melodies.
According to the Web site, Parsa began performing as a young boy, appearing on a radio show in Kabul at the age of 7.
He later was discovered during a New Year's celebration on Radio Kabul. Parsa left Afghanistan with his family for Pakistan when he was 12, and the family later moved to India, where he attended music school and took private lessons.
