Instep goes in depth to illustrate the versatile life of Shahi Hasan, perhaps the most elusive and overshadowed member of the pioneers of pop-rock in our country, Vital Signs. By Amar Ayaz [Original Post] In any conversation about music and its origins in Pakistan, one band that would, or should, repeatedly be mentioned would have […]
Photographer: Tapu Javeri & Fayyaz Ahmed
Artist: Arieb Azhar (Vocals & Guitars) feat. Yasir Qureshi (Darbuka) Song: Mai Ne OST: Woh Chaar Video Director: Shahi Hasan Mai Ne – A Sufi Folk Kaafi by Shah Hussain Audio Credits: Recorded By Faisal Rafi @ Silent Studio Mixed & Mastered & produced by Shahi Hasan [ Download Audio – Video ]
Artist: Arieb Azhar (Vocals & Guitars) Yasir Qureshi (Darbuka) Videography: Nabeel Ashraf Produced by: Shahi Hasan Mai Ne – A Sufi Folk Kaafi by Shah Hussain Download Video
By Madeeha Syed With 2010 slated to be a comeback year for the music industry – provided everything goes as planned – here is a concise look at Pakistani pop music this past decade From 2000 to 2001: Slow beginnings Pakistani rock phenomenon Junoon was at the peak of its glory and had just released […]
By Madeeha Syed Just when you thought it was all over, the music industry is abuzz with plans of album launches, collaborations, soundtracks, creative projects, the potential for solo projects by the likes of Rohail Hyatt and Co. In 2010, the music industry is slated to make a comeback with a vengeance Rahat Fateh Ali […]
By Sadaf Fayyaz Haroon Shahid shares his experience and some interesting facts regarding his music and upcoming album. Q1. Tell us something about your education and background. Haroon: I have done my Bachelors in economics from Beaconhouse National University and currently doing masters in public policy from the same university. I was initially at Saudi […]
After the hit “Kehnde de Naina” in 2007, Devika Chawla is back with her second album, “Saari Raat” by Saregama India Ltd. The album is officially released on 17th November, and brings together renowned artists and musicians from India and Pakistan. The contemporary Sufi album comprises eight tracks reflecting truly delightful and soulful music. Shahi […]
Slicker than the average With their second album, Overload have moved further into the world of hypnotic percussion and frenzied riffs with a distinct female vocalist in tow. As for the dhols… they are still very much a part of Overload’s punch. Instep lends an ear to the record that is Pichal Pairee… By Maheen […]
The torchbearer of a gharana that has been producing music for 600 years, the hope of a nation still in mourning for Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and a brilliant vocalist: Rahat Fateh Ali Khan talks to Instep about keeping Nusrat’s legacy alive, his next album and what the future holds for Pakistani music Described […]
