Ufone Launches Exciting Uth Music Platform for Pakistani Talent: Uth Records [Karachi, 28 January 2011] In keeping with the brands consistent commitment to the youth of Pakistan. , Ufone’s Uth Package proudly introduces their latest youth based project on the eve of their 10th Anniversary, Uth Records; a music television show projecting new Pakistani talent, […]
The Pakistan America Peace Through Music Project A Musical Journey to Peace, Freedom and Understanding (A Collaboration of The Sonic Peace Makers and SHINE HUMANITY) Background: Mention Pakistan today and what comes to the minds of most Americans is terrorism, poverty, and hopelessness. That’s all they see in the news. But Pakistan also has one […]
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
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 […]
The book “Shahi Hasan: From Vital Signs to a Music Legend” encompasses the journey of Shahzad Hasan from his days and works during the times VS was active, to his solo music career and contributions. I finished it in two weeks and it was very difficult to write on such a legend like him. Also, […]
‘Raat Yun Dil Mein Teri’ Abbas Ali Khan Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MO-1GU9mSnc There is always a chance that a classic tune will get covered, revamped and re-covered several times through the ages. From Bob Dylan’s ‘All Along The Watchtower,’ which is one of the most covered songs of all times to the Aaroh cover of the Vital […]
We all know about the legend Rohail Hyatt for the services he has provided to the music industry of Pakistan since the times of Vital Signs. The Vital Signs which gave us one of the best patriotic songs of the world, Dil Dil Pakistan (ranked 3rd in BBC Top ten list) and Rohail Hyatt which […]
Source: Guardian The title of a recent Guardian article, “Never mind the Taliban – Pakistan’s youth put their faith in rock”, makes it sound as if rock’n’roll has emerged as the saviour of distressed Pakistani youth. But while recent reports would have us believe that Pakistan’s rock scene is enjoying a renaissance, it is actually […]
