FACE, the Music of Pakistan is the title of the first official showcase from Pakistan at South by Southwest (SXSW). The event will take place Wednesday, March 18, at 20:00 (8 pm) at Victorian Room at The Driskill, 604 Brazos St., Austin.
Program
20:00 (8 pm) – Sain Tanveer Brothers, Punjabi drum masters
21:00 (9 pm) – Mai Dhai, the grand dame of Manganiyar song
22:00 (10 pm) – Khumariyaan, hyper-folk jams from Peshawar
23:00 (11 pm) – Poor Rich Boy, Lahore indie band
24:00 (12 midnight) – Haroon pop idol
1:00 – Mekaal Hasan Band, refined Sufi rock
Additional Pakistani music events:
Tues 3/17 midnight Poor Rich Boy at Russian House
Wed 3/18 1-4 pm Rooftop Pakistan Day Party at Speakeasy’s Terrace, 412 Congress Ave.
Food and drink provided with great view and comfy couches!
Thur 3/19 2 pm Pakistan Music Scene Panel, SXSW Room 18D
5 pm Mai Dhai at International Day Stage (in Convention Ctr.)
8 pm Haroon at Palm Door
12 midnight Mekaal Hasan Band at Russian House
Fri 3/20 8 pm Khumariyaan at Russian House
More at http://sxswpakistanparty.bpt.me
Author: World Music Central News Room
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