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Tag: Pakistani music

Artist Profiles

Lahore-Based Sibling Singers Fiza and Hasnain Haider: Heirs to a Cultural Legacy

Angel Romero May 14, 2023 No Comments Fiza and Hasnain HaiderPakistanPakistani musicPunjabi musicSufi musicworld music

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…

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The Masterful Clarinet Virtuoso Jaffer Hussain: An Icon of Classical Music in Pakistan

Angel Romero May 14, 2023 No Comments clarinetJaffer HussainPakistanPakistani music

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…

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Wahdat Rameez: The Soulful Pakistani Vocalist with a Rich Musical Heritage

Angel Romero May 14, 2023 No Comments PakistanPakistani musicSufi musicWahdat Rameezworld music

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…

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The Manwa Sisters: A Pioneer Female Qawwali Group from Pakistan

Angel Romero May 14, 2023 No Comments PakistanPakistani musicqawwaliThe Manwa Sistersworld music

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…

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Asad Abbass, A Masterful Voice of Pakistani Folk Music

Angel Romero May 14, 2023 No Comments Asad AbbassPakistanPakistani musicworld music

Asad Abbass is a highly acclaimed folk artist who hails from Faisalabad, Pakistan, and belongs to a family with a rich musical legacy that dates…

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The Magnificent Artistry of Shujaat Ali Khan: A Prominent Eastern Classical Vocalist

Angel Romero May 14, 2023 No Comments Indian classical musicPakistanPakistani musicShujaat Ali Khanworld music

Shujaat Ali Khan, an eastern classical vocalist hailing from the illustrious Shaam Churasi gharana, based in Lahore, Pakistan, is one of the most promising classical…

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Traditional Qawwali Artist Shahzad Ali Khan: Preserving the Rich Heritage of Pakistan

Angel Romero May 14, 2023 No Comments PakistanPakistani musicqawwaliShahzad Ali Khanworld music

Shahzad Ali Khan, a resident of Shahdara, is a distinguished Qawwali artist who comes from a family of renowned performers of devotional singing, with an…

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Afzaal Ali Khan Qawwal: Preserving Pakistan’s Qawwal Musical Heritage

Angel Romero May 13, 2023 No Comments Afzaal Ali Khan QawalPakistanPakistani musicqawwaliworld music

Afzaal Ali Khan Qawwal is a renowned Qawwali artist hailing from Lahore, Pakistan. He is a proud representative of the Begumkot gharana, an illustrious lineage…

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Imran Shaukat Ali: A Qawwali Maestro Hailing from Ksowal

Angel Romero May 13, 2023 No Comments Imran Shaukat AliPakistanPakistani musicqawwaliworld music

Imran Shaukat Ali (sometimes spelled Shoukat) is a highly esteemed Qawwali artist, who has been mesmerizing audiences with his soulful performances for the past six…

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Gulab Afridi - The Colours Of Rubab
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The Colors of the Pakistani Rubab

Angel Romero April 20, 2023 2 Comments Gulab AfridiPakistani musicrubabworld music

Gulab Afridi – The Colours of Rubab (Worlds Within Worlds, 2023) “The Colours of Rubab” presents four instrumental pieces, highlighting the beauty of the South…

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