Friday, March 27, 2015

Pakistan, musically...

A friend, quoting from a recent talk by Pakistani human-rights activist Asma Jahangir, narrated how Jahangir had maintained a ray of hope for Pakistan, where despite the almost daily bombings and killings, there is still public debate, resistance - and also the flourishing of the arts.

For me, each time I see a report in the DAWN on some "music scene" in Pakistan, my heart gladdens. Like this one on the underground music scene -

Chasing the rockstar dream in Pakistan
http://www.dawn.com/news/1171786/chasing-the-rockstar-dream-in-pakistan

Ever heard of 'Dalt Wisney', 'Smax' and 'Tollcrane'? No? They are three Pakistani indie-electronic musicians that got selected at the Redbull Music Academy in 2006, 2013 and 2014 respectively.

or this maginificent summary of the 2014 music scene  -

http://www.dawn.com/news/1152906

>>>  a smorgasbord of the various musical events in Pakistan, from Coke Studio sessions to Nescafe Basement...to Music Melas!

But any list with a number by the Mekaal Hassan Band in it is irresistible!




'Ghungat' performed live from 'Andholan' by Mekaal Hasan Band from Mekaal Hasan Band on Vimeo.

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