(headline image: Nasseruddin Saami – Photo by Ewallop, Asia Society) Ustad Naseeruddin Saami is Pakistan’s leading classical vocalist and the last living master of the…
Ustad Naseeruddin Saami, Distinguished Delhi Gharana Vocalist
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Benju Virtuoso Ustad Noor Bakhsh
(headline image: Ustad Noor Bakhsh – Photo by Jan-Eric Wendt) Ustad Noor Bakhsh is a renowned musician from Pakistan’s Balochistan Province. Bakhsh is particularly well…
Sufi Musician Juman Latif
Juman Latif, also known as Fakir Juman Shah, after the term for a Muslim ascetic, is a Sufi musician and educator from the Sindh region…
Sain Zahoor: A Sufi Musical Virtuoso from Pakistan
Born in 1936 the village of Haveli Lakhan in southern Punjab, Pakistan, Sain Zahoor (vocals, tumbi) embarked on a spiritual and musical journey at the…
Amplifying the Voices of Forgotten Working-Class Musicians: The Rivayat Music Series
Mekaal Hasan Band – Rivayat (2023) Mekaal Hasan, a renowned music producer and guitarist, has created Rivayat, a compelling music series that highlights traditional and…
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…