KARACHI: Salman Ahmad is unstoppable. The talented guitarist released his much hyped memoir last year, titled Rock’n’Roll Jihad (RRJ), in which he narrates his ‘junoon’ (pun intended) for rock music, harmony and world peace. This year, the self-professed Sufi’s song ...
Read More »World Music Day: A night to remember
LAHORE: A night dedicated to cultural music of Pakistan was held to celebrate World Music Day at the Rafi Peer Cultural Center, Lahore, on June 21. Organised by Rafi Peer Theatre in collaboration with Alliance de Lahore, the event brought ...
Read More »Rahim Shah enthrals audience
Popular folk and pop singer Raheem Shah and two of the Chotey Ustad participants Moon and Fareeha rocked the audience at the music concert organised by Pakistan National Council of the Arts at National Art Gallery on Monday. The show ...
Read More »Pakistan’s emerging rap scene
LAHORE: Rap has been called explicit, derogatory and sometimes uncouth, but its popularity worldwide is well documented. In Pakistan, with the rise of rappers such as Adil Omar, the country’s once hidden rap scene seems to be coming out of ...
Read More »Music legend Khawaja Pervez dies
LAHORE – Prominent composer and lyricist Khawaja Pervez died in Mayo Hospital here Monday morning after protracted illness. He was 79 years old. Khawaja Pervez was the most shining jewel in the golden crown of Pakistani music industry. Besides his ...
Read More »‘Coke Studio’ Season 4 Episode 3: Great discoveries and wasted talent
KARACHI: After taking the audience by storm with Sajjad Ali’s “Kir Kir” and the epic “Kangna” in episode 2, “Coke Studio” returns with a more experimental approach towards music. This episode features some really amazing talent in the form of ...
Read More »In Ghalib’s shoes: Ali Zafar’s new video “Jee Dhoondta Hai”
KARACHI: He may have many Bollywood projects in hand, but Ali Zafar knows how to multitask. Pursuing his music career, Zafar is set to release his latest video “Jee Dhoondta Hai” from Jhoom on June 23. Source: The Express Tribune
Read More »Atif Aslam: The Bol Interview
When news of Atif Aslam being cast by Shoaib Mansoor in Bol made the headlines, a sense of excitement rippled through the entertainment industry. With his big screen debut slated for release on June 24 throughout Pakistan, Images on Sunday ...
Read More »Video Preview: Coke Studio Season 4, Episode 3
Baageshri (Instrumental) – Mole [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiJZ-Pps33Y&feature=channel_video_title] Lamha – Bilal Khan [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BA_OWL_D3MY&feature=channel_video_title] Ith Naheen – Sanam Marvi [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDD3AIpvNXQ&feature=channel_video_title] Panchi – Jal Ft Quratulain Balouch [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2NYixYAA9Q&feature=channel_video_title] Mundari – Ustaad Naseer-Ud-Din Saami [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pQ0PBXbn4s&feature=channel_video_title]
Read More »Zoe Viccaji brings down the house in first solo show
Best known for her backup work on Coke Studio, and more recently for a cover of ‘Mera Bichra Yaar’, Zoe Viccaji proved she has what it takes to walk down the solo path and come out a winner. Source: Instep ...
Read More »Pakistan’s Image Hits Positive Note Thanks to ‘Coke Studio’
Pakistan has been in the news a lot lately, but the coverage hasn’t exactly been flattering. And that helps explain why “Coke Studio,” now in its fourth season, is a runaway success. The TV series, which features live musical performances, ...
Read More »JoSH’s Beyond Kismat is set to break all the previous records
JoSH`s “Beyond Kismat” launched on May 31, 2011 has rocked the nation with in just six days of its launch in Pakistan. Source: Paktribune
Read More »Coke Studio Season 4 Episode 2: A musical splendour
KARACHI: When Attaullah Eesakhelvi, Sajjad Ali and Fareed Ayaz with Abu Mohammad Qawal perform in one studio session, the result is a truly awesome musical treat for listeners. Source: Express Tribune
Read More »Ali Azmat set to unveil video for new single “Bum Phata”
LAHORE: Ali Azmat is set to unveil the music video for his new single, “Bum Phatta”, some time next week. Source: Express Tribune
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