The author is a culture critic based in Lahore
How the theory of music, and if it can be said, putting music in a larger context became attached to the culture of the subcontinent
All the leading vocalists of Pakistan have sung Iqbal. The first vocalists to capitalise on his poetry and name were the qawwals
Despite two hundred years of European rule, no artiste or musicians made a significant impact on the West though many of their maestros, scores and...
The most critical factor in judging an artiste’s work is the availability of the work or the easy accessibility of the artiste for it is difficult...
The All Pakistan Music Conference resumes routine activity
The urs of Shahbaz Qalandar is one of the biggest festivals in Pakistan. A look at his contribution
In the past couple of years, due to the pandemic, the only venues open to the holed-up people were their computers and the streaming services that...
Over time, many festivals have been re-invented and many have disappeared while many others have taken their place. Collectively, they relate to a...
Faiz Festival had the familiar ring to it – the lectures, talk shows, book launches, discussion rounds, remembering those who have left us and...
People who heard Ustad Ashiq Ali Khan swore by his singing but his recordings did not measure up to that reputation
