Music

Can iconic pop singers of the 80s manage to impress Generation Y?

Lahore-based band Poor Rich Boy talk about their ambitions.

Day, whose first hit was “Sentimental Journey”(1945), went from big band singer to movie star of the 1950s and ‘60s.

Pashto singer Sitara Younas’ latest song ‘Khud Kasha Dhamaka Yama’ follows in footsteps of Ali Azmat’s 'Bum Phata'

Pop rock band comprising of Bilal Maqsood and Faisal Kapadia, dazzled the people of Karachi, at Beach Luxury Hotel.

Touch screen technology, iPod spawns generation of music lovers unwilling to part with music players at any cost.

The controversial hit singer continues to amaze her fans with new single ‘Marry the Night’.

Minaj stormed the Billboard charts this year, becoming the first artist to have seven songs in the Hot 100 singles.

Ghazal singer from India hopes to spread peace through poetry and music.

Jagjit Singh’s music and memory lives on.

The young musician enjoyed making music for Desi Boyz as he finds his own story represented in the film.

Taylor Swift, Adele, Beyoncé and Lopez win big at the AMAs.

The musicians performed at L’Alliance Francaise on Friday night.

The FEW Collective discuss their style and mission.

Stage Monks presents a cover of Journey’s track ‘Don’t Stop Believin’.

‘Sangeet Akath’ was held at Lahore’s Hazoori Bagh.

Ustad Ghulam Ali Khan is singing for an Indian film.

Mekaal Hasan Band’s bassist Amir Azhar on the need for education and awareness to save the dying tradition.

US embassy brings the FEW Collective, a hip-hop troupe from Chicago, to Islamabad.

A show featuring a performance by Overload at Kuch Khaas Saturday night sold 450 tickets.

Performances by Komal Rizvi, The Sketches and Ali Haider gave life to the 17th PTV Karachi Centre Awards ceremony.

The song is an adaptation of the famed Indian song, "Yamla Pagla Deewana," that starred Dharmendra Singh Deol.

New album and world tour brings back the original lineup after almost three decades.

Here is a look at five music sensations from that golden era.

Young musician Usman Riaz talks about “Saeen” and his future plans.

Faakhir’s latest album Jee Chahay is a good effort but fails to have the same impact as his previous release Mantra.

Alter Ego, SYMT and QB perform in Lahore.

"Karachi -- The Musical" has nevertheless provoked a huge response, playing to large audiences.

AlJazeera's show asks Pakistani revolutionist bands whether music can really push back extremism. Thumbs up!

The record label launches its children division and website with legitimate music streaming.

Former Jal member releases his debut original solo single.

Strings talk about their poignant song ‘Mein Tou Dekhoonga’ and how it is being used on the political front.

The band is set to release their much awaited debut album.

The pop singer talks about his new single and tribute to Jagjit Singh.

The ‘other’ half of Josh talks about his links to Pakistan, politics, acting, music and future plans.

Pop star performs at the Formula One finale after-party.

Fuzon’s members talk about their 10-year-long journey.

Mary McBride and her band of five performed at the orphanage on Sunday.

Mary McBride, Komal Rizvi, Fareed Ayaz, Abu Muhammad perform to remind us of the sacrifices journalists make.

The band was three hours late due to delayed flight.

I want to do something that’s all over the place with everything I love to do.

Islamabad-based band Irtaash decides to disperse.

While Riaz and Aag impress, Laal and Khan miss the mark.

Tabla player Yousuf Kerai speaks on subcontinental classical music, its history and evolution.

Pakistani folk duo collaborate with Indian artists for their latest single.

This blog has come a long way in just two years, with nearly 41,000 likes on their Facebook page.

Percussion-based version of ‘Keh Dena’ is by far the best musical tribute to date.

Fuzon’s Emu launches an independent record label.

Classical dancer Siddiqui held the audience spellbound with her graceful dance.

The Irish boy band put an end to their dreamlike musical journey.