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Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s legacy remains
The soultouching singer was an icon whose music resonates in qawwali evenings.
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‘Ol Rock’ refreshes 90s pop
The musical show includes singers performing on old Pakistani pop songs.
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Mourning fans mark Elvis Presley's 34th death anniversary
Elvis changed the façade of the audience's perception of Afro-American music.
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Revisiting the national anthem
Musicians explore the highs and lows of Pakistan’s patriotic numbers.
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‘Shine’- ‘finding life in the midst of it all’
Amy Yanick and Adil Omar discuss their latest track ‘Shine’.
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Eid: Will artists cash in on the occasion?
What musicians think about releasing albums or singles on Eid.
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Uth Jawana: Mixing politics with music
Soch’s ‘Uth Jawana’ is being featured as part of Imran Khan’s political campaign.
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The Sonic Peacemakers: Maestros to unite
Atif Aslam and Rahat Fateh Ali Khan will collaborate on a new track.
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Finding classical sur in modern music
Classical singing has its roots in Hindustani music and is representative of the sub-continental culture.
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Quratulain Balouch: Entering the murky waters of the music industry
Is Quratulain Balouch the next female pop sensation?
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‘Coke Studio 4’: Who had the look?
The one performer that stood out for quiet sex appeal and sophisticated cool was Bilal Khan.
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The family connection
For newcomers in the music industry, being related to an already established artist is a double-edged sword.
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Ambient sound and medical precision come together
Bashir and the Pied Pipers, a fusion of Karachi and Islamabad.
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Coke Studio @ MTV: ‘Kangna’ vs ‘Hamein To Loot Liya”
How “Coke Studio @ MTV” ventures into qawwali, compared to Pakistan’s version.
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Fuzon bashes ‘Coke Studio @ MTV’
India’s version of ‘Akhian’ disappoints the song’s original composers — Fuzon’s Emu and Shallum Xavier.
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Future plans: An update on Strings
Strings is currently working on two new songs – “Tum Hi To Ho” and “Goli Maray”.
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Laal’s ‘Jhoot Ka Uncha Sar’
The band’s new video is a satirical take on Pakistani society.
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Another Khan in the making
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan’s son marks his debut as a live singer.
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Sachal Jazz: A meeting with melody
The orchestra is the only organised one in the country
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Karavan’s music legacy comes to an end
The band’s break up may be demotivating for upcoming musicians but it will not affect the music industry at large.
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Unappreciated folk artists: Rare talent and pinched pockets
Performers at Lake View Park barely make ends meet.
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Grunge rock from across the border
White City kick off their ‘Big in the Stans’ tour at Kuch Khaas.
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Amy Winehouse found dead
Troubled British singer was found dead at her North London home, officials term the death as "unexplained".
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‘De Babu Rao Thand’: The Pakistani punk video
Zuj launches his 18-rated music video to mark the beginning of punk rock in the Pakistani music scene.
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Shahbaz Zaidi: Orbiting around Saturn
Up close and personal with the band’s lead vocalist Shahbaz Zaidi.
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The music industry’s new frontier
The trend of globally-telecast live online performances is catching up in Pakistan.
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Overload: ‘Mujra is a cultural reality’
For their latest song, Overload takes inspiration from a Lollywood film Choorian.
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Make way for Goher Mumtaz
Jal’s lead singer makes his acting debut in ‘Kountry Luv’.
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‘Coke Studio 4’ concludes
Featured artists share their inspirations, perspectives and experiences.
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Bumbu Sauce: Punking it the Punkjabi way
The punk-rock band from the capital has a candid tête-à-tête with The Tribune Magazine.
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‘Our music is for the world’
Josh’s Rupinder Magon talks about Beyond Kismat, the band’s latest album.
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Sajjad Ali: Saving pop music
Pakistani artists will slowly fade away from the country’s pop music scene, says Sajjad Ali.
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Fete de la Musique: A festival for the soul
A popular tradition gleaned from France, the Fete is now an annual event in the Philippines.
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Inside the world of Christian music
Music plays an important role in Christianity and is a part of weekly church proceedings.
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Ali Khan: A one-hit wonder?
‘Saathiya’ singer tells his tale of hardships while trying to release his debut album.
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Lucky Ali: ‘Five years of doing nothing and everything’
Lucky Ali talks about his upcoming album set for a September release.
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‘Coke Studio @ MTV’ moves away from Bollywood music
The show still struggles to amass an Indian audience.
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LA and back: Rousing return for home-grown rapper
The night was filled with an eclectic taste of music that kept the audience entertained and enthralled throughout.
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Barry Manilow on his new album
The ‘Can’t Smile Without You’ hitmaker talks about his latest album.
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Fuzon makes a patriotic comeback
Pakistani rock band Fuzon believes patriotic songs are needed in the current crises.
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Video launch: Saturn returns with ‘Kuch Nahin’
The band releases its music video at Kuch Khaas on Thursday.
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Bringing percussion to the forefront
Alan Simon, founder of percussive fusion band Taal Karisma, remains unmatched in this genre.
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The Sketches: Recovering the true essence of Sindhi culture
The Sketches hope to educate the general public through their music.
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Make way for freestyle percussions
Will there be a shift in musical trends amongst local musicians?
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Violin music: Fading melodies
Is the violin disappearing from the local music scene?
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Punjab Lok Rahs: Did someone say classical?
Three-month summer workshop to learn flute, tabla, harmonium and vocals.
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Ali Zafar: From ‘Channo’ to charity ...
Ali Zafar aims to imparts music lessons to less privileged children.
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Coke Studio: Musical voyage through various languages
The latest episode of ‘Coke Studio 4’ showcased an assortment of folk and contemporary music.
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Tribute: Music soiree for a Left guru
Farrukh Yar had arranged the musical soiree in honour of Ashfaq Salim Mirza.
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Jimmy Khan: Music therapy
New kid on the block Jimmy Khan is inspired by Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan.