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Budding musicians shine through Pakistan Superstar
With first phase of the show complete, singers prove their mettle at country’s first-ever online music reality show.
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Facebook blocks page of Laal music band at govt request
162 pieces of content were restricted for viewership inside Pakistan between July to December 2013.
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Qawwals: 26 generations and counting
Nephew of Fareed Ayaz Qawwal, Hamza Akram Qawwal is all set to formally launch his own group with Amir Khusrau’s...
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Bilingual songs keep me on my toes: Enrique Iglesias
The singer is excited about his new album, which is being released in both Spanish and English.
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Did you know? : Indian versions of Michael Jackson’s songs to release soon
The two songs will be available for streaming and downloading in India by the end of June.
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Tamanna to be finally ‘fulfilled’ on June 13
Music heavyweights Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Ali Azmat and Amanat Ali have lent their vocals to the film’s soundtrack.
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Coldplay continues to weave magic through music
Rock band’s new album Ghost Stories is a Billboard 200 topper.
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Rolling Stones resume world tour
The band had postponed concerts in Australia and New Zealand in March to mourn L’Wren Scott’s death.
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Iqbal’s Shikwa and Jawab-e-Shikwa - a contemporary translation
Translation of both poems was launched in London on Monday. The poetic rhythm and nuances of Urdu have been retained .
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Beastie Boys fight for rights to songs in trial vs. Monster beverage
Band’s lawyer claims that they made a choice years ago to not license their music to promote commercial products.
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From Rahat, with love
Celebrities express immense admiration for the singer’s latest work.
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Did you know?: Babia was played for the first time at Beena Benjamin’s wedding
This took Sajjad by surprise, but the rest of the people thoroughly enjoyed it.
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Bolo Bolo: 35 years of Sajjad Ali
The music virtuoso shares highlights from his journey and his contribution to the Pakistani music industry.
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Beygairat Brigade: Ali Aftab’s ode to the Nigerian girls
The singer sets music to Kishwar Naheed’s poetry in his solo track.
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Timberlake, Imagine Dragons top winners at Billboard Awards
Late MJ made an appearance as a hologram, performing his posthumously released song.
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Getting your groove on in Gor Gathri
Vinyl record collector claims new music does not compare to classics.
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Lahore's Poor Rich Boy heads to the US
This is the first time Poor Rich Boy will be touring the US together as part of Center Stage.
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Zille Huma passes away
Daughter of Noor Jehan, who was suffering from kidney problems and diabetes, passed away .
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Did you know?: Bob Dylan releases cover of Frank Sinatra’s hit song
The 72 year old has just completed a string of dates in Japan and Hawaii as part of his Never Ending Tour.
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Jay Z, Beyonce and Drake score most BET Awards nominations
The BET Awards celebrate African-Americans and other minorities in categories spanning music, film and sports.
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Why piracy is a non-issue for the music industry
The message behind Haroon’s new song seems redundant in present times.
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Bismillah Khan’s family falls prey to political manoeuvres
Shehnai player’s grandson laments that political parties remember Ustad only during elections.
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Quratalain Balouch: recovered and ready
After a serious accident, QB completely disappeared from the limelight, but has recovered and is touring again.
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Chris Brown didn't confess to Washington DC assault
Brown to spend 131 days behind bars after admitting he violated his probation by getting into a fight in DC last year.
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Taking music seriously
Music festival booker and programmer Todd Puckhaber speaks about the unimaginable scope of Pakistani music industry.
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Funk and reggae at the Music Mela
Second day of the festival featured live performances by Malang Party, Poor Rich Boy and Qayaas.
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Celebrating 50 years of Shaukhat Ali
The Cultural Journalist Foundation paid a tribute to the music icon and poet.
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Music increases longevity of films: A R Rahman
Composer will weave magic through music in forthcoming Hollywood film Million Dollar Arm.
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Common Chords: Music without borders
Musicians from different parts of the world came together as Common Chords to play for the audience.
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What Coke Studio means to Rohail Hyatt
An insightful session at the Music Mela Conference with musicians who made a difference.
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Notes from the North
Musicians from Peshawar speak about local audience’s acceptance of commercial songs like Kolaveri Di and Gangnam Style
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The Music Mela Conference takes Islooites by storm
Zeb and Humaira steal the show on the first day of the conference.
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This will be my best work thus far: Rahat Fateh Ali
His new album is a mixture of love songs and it is going to be released alongside the IIFA telecast.
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New Michael Jackson song debuted at iHeartRadio awards
Jackson’s upcoming album will feature eight previously unreleased songs recorded between 1983 and 1999.
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Parfait!: French musicians make their way to Pakistan
Alliance Française and Studio Nomade’s Project Lalala is collaboration between French language students and musicians
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International Dance Day: An ode to dance
Sheema Kermani performed to enchanting poems with her students, putting up an incredible show.
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Pakistani rap rises: Street language is the way to go
This second instalment of a two-part series looks at rappers who stand out from the rest.
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From Uth Records to social experiments
Rahim Saranjam Khan’s wants to move on from the rabab guitar arrangement of modern day Pashto music.
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Retreat into soulful rhythms
From folk to contemporary, the Australian club was alive with the sounds of music.
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Did you know?: Frozen ousts The Lion King as longest-running animated film soundtrack
Frozen secured 11 non-consecutive weeks at the top spot of the Billboard 200 album chart on Wednesday
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Tickling the ivories through the evening
French pianist Martine Mirabel-Pitté plays in Pakistan and compliments the legendary Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.
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Bands are alive, so is Pakistani music: Mustafa Zahid
Roxen talks about making music for Bollywood and the release of its long-awaited solo album.
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Led Zeppelin unveil unheard recordings
The band say the material will give fans a taste of their early studio sessions.
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An evening with the rebels
The event featured works of unsung names in the Sufi tradition.
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Illness prevails as Cyrus remains hospitalised
The singer has been bed-ridden since last Tuesday following a severe allergic reaction to antibiotics.
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Beat that! Pakistani rap rises: a tale of two Talhas
We delve into the history, growth and separation of two of Pakistan’s youngest rappers.
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Chris Brown’s assault trial delayed to next week
Brown accused of hitting a man who tried to photograph him.
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Music for peace: Of dolls, dreams and a girl-child in Sindh
Whether or not you understand the Sindhi language, this song’s video will strike a chord.
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Did you know?: Jogi by The Sketches bags nomination at New Mexico Music Awards
Jogi, the first single from the forthcoming full-length album of The Sketches, was recorded in Pakistan and the US.
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Kalli Kalli : Komal Rizvi’s attempt to stay relevant
The singer recently launched the music video of her song Kalli Kalli.