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Infatuation with the flute
One of the most revered artists from the sub-continent discusses his journey in pursuit of musical perfection
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Makli: Our own city of silence
Spanning nearly 12 square kilometers, Makli is one of the world’s largest necropolises.
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A percussionist’s paean
Legendary tabla nawaz Ustad Bashir Khan reveals what it takes to truly be a great performer
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Keeping the flame of the Delhi Gharana alive
In this interview, Classical maestro Mazhar Umrao Bundu Khan recalls his accomplishments and accolades
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Art after life at Chaukandi
The silence of the centuries-old necropolis hides the exact origins of the funerary art on emblazoned on gravestones
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A journey in melody with Jamal Yousuf
Nearly two decades as a pianist and composer, Jamal Yousuf discusses his musical career
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With a brush dipped in his soul
Now a sought-after artist across the globe, Shahid Rassam learned to paint using brushes handmade by his mother
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The ‘F’ factor in Urdu literature
The Express Tribune delves into a discussion about feminism in Urdu literature with poet Dr Nuzhat Abbasi
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With his hands, his head and his heart
Self-taught artist Khurram Zuberi has been chipping away planks to produce wooden works of calligraphy for 15 years
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Gleaming beauty of Afghanistan’s ‘conflict mineral’
Quranic manuscripts exhibit possesses the capability to revive a love for the art of calligraphy