Remembering Aziz Mian Qawwal: The Legendary Qawwal
Mysticism based on the teachings of the Holy Prophet (SAW) is generally known as Sufism. The individuals are Sufis, who prefer an ascetic lifestyle. They seek independence and freedom from the influence of all worldly pleasures. Some are great musicians and qawwals. Aziz Mian Qawwal is one of the renowned Sufi musicians. Related: Exploring the […]
Farid Ayaz and Abu Muhammad: The Qawaal Bachay
Certain music takes you from the physical attributes of the world to the divine truth. Qawalli is one such genre. It provides a medium to achieve spiritual satisfaction. That is the reason it leads to the heart. Listen to the qawalli of legendary Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, most of it based on the mystical poetry […]
Coke Studio Season 8- Making Us Proud
The Inception of Coke Studio Coke Studio is one of the most sought after music series on television featuring studio-recorded live performances by different artists. The series was produced originally by Rohail Hyatt till season 6, but the season following those are produced by the renowned Pakistani band Strings. Over the years, this music series […]
The All Girls Band at Nescafe Basement
Nescafe Basement: Girls Take Lead in the Upcoming Season The upcoming season of Nescafe Basement hosts a wonderful ensemble of all girls band to chant with you on John Newman’s cover song “Love Me Againâ€. The Success Story of Nescafe Basement Nescafe Basement is famous for being the top most music platforms for all the […]
Pakistani Musicians Showcase Makes a Statement at (SXSW) Music Festival, USA
The South by Southwest (SXSW) Music Festival The SXSW Music Festival has become one of the largest music events in the world. What humbly began in 1987 has expanded so much that in 2014, over 28,000 professionals and artists from the music industry participated. Around 2,300 acts from 57 overseas countries performed at more than […]
The 12th Annual Mystic Music Sufi Festival: The Mysticism of Sufis in the World of Today
Sufi poetry has been the voice of the free spirited individual in every epoch. It is through the song and dance, and the infinite wisdom it holds of the great mystics of our land that we have been able to transcend the shallow visions of our own prejudiced society, and of all those who look […]