Faakhir Mehmood – The Melody Maker
Faakhir Mehmood is a distinguished Pakistani actor, singer, keyboardist, composer and music producer born in Islamabad on 20 April 1973. He has emerged as one of the most celebrated musicians from Pakistan with his infectious blend of pop-rock and classical melodies. Who is Fakhir Mehmood? Mehmood’s talent was recognized early on in life when he […]
Remembering Nazia Hassan – Pakistan’s Most Beloved Nightingale
From Pakistan’s classical, language, and fashion trends, Nazia Hassan is loved as a performer. Nazia’s very first release consisted of one single musical composition, “Aap Jaisa Koi,” which featured in the 1980 Indian film Qurbani. She was nominated for and won the Filmfare Award for Best Playback Singer at only 15 years of age in […]
Sufi Combined With Rock Makes ‘Junoon’ – The World Famous Pakistani Band
Music creates love, and motivation and can even unite countries. Historically, influence going between countries wasn’t a simple matter. There are numerous causes for this phenomenon. However, the main cause is the diverse ideologies performing arts of different transgression techniques have. Plus the broad list of social groups that find themselves competing for power is also […]
Spotify Pays Tribute to Nazia Hassan at New York’s Times Square
The Nightingale of Pakistan From Indian classical, language, and fashion trends, she’s, undeniably, a beloved performer. Nazia’s very first release consisted of one single musical composition, “Aap Jaisa Koi”. It featured in the 1980 Indian film Qurbani. In 1981, the Filmfare Awards nominated her. And thereupon, she won the award for the Best Playback Singer […]
Regent Plaza Hotel Starts Fun-filled Summer Camp for Children
Regent Plaza Hotel Regent Plaza Hotel starts summer camp on June 24th for children with special needs and their siblings. The camp will run until August 4th, and is open for children aged 5 to 18. The program will include daily activities, such as swimming, sports, art, music and drama. In addition to that, there […]
Is Pepsi Battle of the Bands Able to Revive the Local Music Scene?
Pakistan is a diverse and multi-ethnic country. Our music is as diverse as our population. From qawwali to rock ‘n’ roll it includes a range of music elements from South Asia, Central Asia, Iran, Arab, Turkey, and the West. With such a variety of influences, Pakistani music has found its own distinct voice. Like all […]
Top 15 Pakistani Guitarists That are Making a Mark
Pakistan is home to many successful and talented artists. Let’s take a look at the most famous guitarists of Pakistan in this article. It is only reasonable in this digital era for artists to create social networks rather than acquainting themselves with organizations to assist enhance someone else’s work. And, within midst of the epidemic, […]
Remembering Aziz Mian Qawwal: The Legendary Qawwal
Mysticism based on the teachings of the Holy Prophet (SAW) is generally known as Sufism. The individuals are Sufis, who prefer an ascetic lifestyle. They seek independence and freedom from the influence of all worldly pleasures. Some are great musicians and qawwals. Aziz Mian Qawwal is one of the renowned Sufi musicians. Related: Exploring the […]
Pakistani Underground Artists You Need to Watch Out For
The music by Pakistani underground artists is quite diverse and welcoming, with the recent underground, lowkey and cafe performances, more artists have had the opportunity to bloom. The technology and social media introduction to Pakistani music has incorporated the growth of the artists. Soundcloud has always been a part of Pakistani music as various artists […]
Pakistan’s Arooj Aftab Gets Featured on Times Square Billboard
Here’s a moment of pride for all Pakistanis! Arooj Aftab, a vocalist, becomes the first Pakistani ever to be featured at Times Square, New York. She has gained immense popularity with her beautiful renditions. She also became the first Pakistani to get the Grammy! Arooj’s Grammy was in the category of Best Global Performance. She […]
Top Cultural Dances in Pakistan That Tell a Story of Love and Celebration
Dance is the poetry of the body. It expresses things through gestures that are not possible to do via words. Also, the activity of Dance came in seeing the flexibility of the human body to move. Furthermore, it is a form of expression that uses the body to convey meanings. There are various cultural dances […]
Farid Ayaz and Abu Muhammad: The Qawaal Bachay
Certain music takes you from the physical attributes of the world to the divine truth. Qawalli is one such genre. It provides a medium to achieve spiritual satisfaction. That is the reason it leads to the heart. Listen to the qawalli of legendary Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, most of it based on the mystical poetry […]
Remembering Allan Faqeer: A Sindhi Folk Singer
Pakistan is an epitome of rich culture and diversity. People have immense amounts of talent. Within the realm of music, several pop and folk singers have made Pakistani people proud. They have sung about their aesthetic roots with their fusions, lyrics and voices. Allan Faqeer: A Sindhi Folk Singer Singers such as Nusrat Fateh Ali […]
Pakistani Classical Singers of Music Industry
Music is the language of the universe, because everyone understands it. Robert G. Ingersol, an American writer and lawyer, praises music as, “Music expresses feeling and thought, without language; it was below and before speech, and it is above and beyond all words.” , while Sarah Dessen, a novelist, says that, “Music is the great […]
Atif Aslam’s Music Video Ft. Mahira Khan Crosses 4 Million Views on YouTube
A decade ago we were introduced to the dynamic duo – Mahira Khan and Atif Aslam in the film Bol, directed by Shoaib Mansoor. The two decided to join forces again when the debut of their music video Ajnabi was announced with the caption,” Coming together after 10 years”, on Atif Aslam’s Twitter. The music […]
Blast From the Past: Greatest Hits of Iqbal Bano
Iqbal Bano is a renowned singer in Pakistan. She gave the country some of the most amazing hits. The great lady was born in 1935 in the city of Delhi. She stayed active during the years 1940-2007. In the year 1974, she received the Pride of Performance award (Tamgha-e-Imtiaz) from the government of Pakistan. A […]
Spotify brings its first-ever independent artists ‘Fresh Finds’ program to Pakistan
One of the biggest music streaming services, Spotify, has announced a program for independent music artists in Pakistan. The feature named “Fresh Finds Pakistan” would basically be a playlist that will enable amateur independent music artists to collaborate, learn, and grow. Spotify will make sure to provide all the necessary tools for their long-term, consistent […]
Rohail Hyatt: The Maestro Behind the Coke Studio Brand
The concept of Coke Studio is always acclaimed by music lovers across the world. Rohail Hyatt was the mastermind behind its concept. His entire journey is very interesting and full of ups and downs. Coke studio’s popularity is because of its display of Pakistan’s cultural diversity. It stands as the franchise featuring top names of […]