The author is a culture critic based in Lahore
Naushad Ali introduced the classical ang in film music, besides also heavily drawing on the folk melodies of his native Oudh
Government vows to revive cultural activities sound hollow
Dilshad Hussain made a name for himself by playing the violin abroad
Mubarak Ali stuck to his traditional style till the very end and did not compromise in favour of more popular forms
Shaukat Ali warmed the hearts of music lovers for 60 years with his rendition of the folk musical compositions
The current wave may have put a dampener on the sanguine souls wanting an early return to outdoor activities
Fate of the historic Mela Chiraghan remains unclear as another year goes by without it
The cassette tape revolutionised the way we listened to music
Ustad Ashiq Ali Khan is credited with singing the kaafi in the classical ang
The rationale behind celebrating the Baloch Culture Day
