Sohaila Zaland (also spelled as Soheyla Zoland & سهیلا زولاند and Sohaila Zaland and Soheyla Zaland and Sohaila Zoland) is a popular singer of Afghanistan. She is the daughter of singer and composer Ustad Zaland

Ustad Zaland

Ustad Jalil Zaland is a veteran singer of Afghanistan's golden music era. He is also a poet and music composer....

. She is sister of composer Farid Zaland

Farid Zaland

Farid Zaland ,means sun in pashto language, also spelled as Farid Zoland, is an Afghan composer and singer who was born in Afghanistan...

 and singers Shahla Zaland

Shahla Zaland

Shahla Zaland is an Afghan singer. She is the daughter of singer and composer Ustad Zaland....

 and Wahid Zaland

Wahid Zaland

Waheed Zaland is a singer from Afghanistan. He is related to Ustad Zaland, Farid Zaland, Soheila Zaland and Shahla Zaland.-References:...

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Sohaila is known for her deep, distinguishing voice.

Personal life

Sohaila is married to an Iranian-American

Iranian-American

Iranian-Americans are Americans of Iranian ancestry or people possessing Iranian and American dual citizenship.Iranian-Americans are amongst the most highly educated groups in the United States...

. Her song Waqti Ashiq Shawi (When you fall in love) has been sung by many Iranian singers, notably Hayedeh

Hayedeh

Hayedeh born Ma'soumeh Dadehbala , was a Persian classical and Pop singer with a contralto vocal range. In a career spanning more than 20 years, she had many hits...

. 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.