The New Old Pakistan
It’s one thing to re-release recordings of traditional music so that new generations can hear and appreciate them. It’s quite another to create fresh recordings…
Global Mashup Concert in Queens, New York, Stride Piano Meets Guinea
The upcoming musical event, Mini-Global Mashup: Stride Piano Meets Guinea, on May 21, 2023, will showcase a captivating collaboration between two talented musicians from vastly…
Precious New Material from the Ali Farka Touré Archive
Ali Farka Touré – Voyageur (World Circuit Records, 2023) The highly anticipated album, ‘Voyageur‘, by the iconic African guitarist and vocalist, Ali Farka Touré, was…
Emotive Funk Guitar by Lucas de Mulder
Lucas de Mulder – Feel the Spirit (Color Red, 2023) “Feel the Spirit” is Lucas de Mulder’s deeply satisfying first album as a bandleader, released…
Exploring the Resonator Guitar: A Beloved Instrument in the Bluegrass Scene
(headline image: Gold Tone Paul Beard Signature Series PBR Roundneck resonator guitar) A resonator guitar, also known as a resophonic guitar, is a type of…
Exploring the Versatility and Rich Musical Legacy of The Niazi Brothers
For almost four decades, the Niazi Brothers have been at the forefront of Pakistan’s musical landscape, performing professionally since 1985. The brothers, Javed and Babar…
Lahore-Based Sibling Singers Fiza and Hasnain Haider: Heirs to a Cultural Legacy
Fiza and Hasnain Haider are a Lahore-based sibling duo who have taken the music scene by storm. They are the youngest artists to feature on…
The Masterful Clarinet Virtuoso Jaffer Hussain: An Icon of Classical Music in Pakistan
Jaffer Hussain, a veteran clarinet virtuoso with 47 years of experience, is a Lahore based artist who has made an indelible mark on the Pakistani…
Wahdat Rameez: The Soulful Pakistani Vocalist with a Rich Musical Heritage
Wahdat Rameez, a celebrated classical, Sufi, and folk singer, has carved a niche for himself in the world of music. Hailing from Pakpattan, Pakistan, Rameez…
The Manwa Sisters: A Pioneer Female Qawwali Group from Pakistan
The Manwa Sisters are a trio of talented musicians hailing from Faisalabad, who have been performing together for eight years. Their music revolves around the…