Laal Shahbaz Qalandar – The Saint from Sindh Who Changed Hearts
Pakistan is home to many sufi saints. Pakistani sufis shaped the thinking and mind set of their era. Shahbaz Qalandar is one of the prominent sufis of his time. People recite His poems to express love, sadness, disappointment, yearning, and basically every emotion under the sun. Except for hate, of course. Other famous Pakistani Sufis […]
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 […]
Top Cultural Dances in Pakistan That Tell a Story of Love and Celebration
Dance is the poetry of the body. It expresses things through gestures that are not possible to do via words. Also, the activity of Dance came in seeing the flexibility of the human body to move. Furthermore, it is a form of expression that uses the body to convey meanings. There are various cultural dances […]
Remembering Allan Faqeer: A Sindhi Folk Singer
Pakistan is an epitome of rich culture and diversity. People have immense amounts of talent. Within the realm of music, several pop and folk singers have made Pakistani people proud. They have sung about their aesthetic roots with their fusions, lyrics and voices. Allan Faqeer: A Sindhi Folk Singer Singers such as Nusrat Fateh Ali […]
Exploring The Significance of Dance in Sufism
The word dance in sufism is not to bewilder your understanding regarding this ascetic lifestyle. An individual is completely devoted to the Creator abandoning all worldly pleasures. The whirling of an individual with one hand pointing upwards and the other hand pointing towards the ground has a profound meaning. Related: The 12th annual mystic music […]
Rohail Hyatt: The Maestro Behind the Coke Studio Brand
The concept of Coke Studio is always acclaimed by music lovers across the world. Rohail Hyatt was the mastermind behind its concept. His entire journey is very interesting and full of ups and downs. Coke studio’s popularity is because of its display of Pakistan’s cultural diversity. It stands as the franchise featuring top names of […]
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 […]
History Revisited as Dara Arrives in London
A Matter of Prestige: Dara Staged at the National Theatre Ajoka Theatre is known for addressing social issues and giving a strong message through their plays, but with Dara which was first shown in 2010 at Lahore; they took on an immense challenge which makes it unique. That is probably the reason why it has […]
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 […]