Ustad Awalmir (Pashto: استاد اولمیر) (May 8, 1931 – April 24, 1982)[1] was an Afghan composer, musician, singer, and poet who wrote and sang in the Pashto language.
At the age of 18, he performed at the Afghan Independence Day in Kabul.
He made a breakthrough into performing on the Afghan radio station with help from Malang Jan, a local poet.
His contribution to Afghan music led him the honor of the title Ustad from the Ministry of Culture and Information.
His songs include "Da Zamong Zeba Watan", meaning "this is our beautiful homeland", referring to Afghanistan.