 Sarban's music fused elements, rhythms and orchestration of the western musical traditions of Jazz and "Belle Chanson" with the prevalent Afghan musical tradition to create a unique style which became an inspiration for ensuing artists.Sarban sang in Dari as well as Pashto, possessing a comprehensive understanding of the Persian poetic tradition.Apart from his first few songs, Sarban chose the poems to his songs, based on his own personal knowledge of the Persian literary canon.