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[22 Jan 2012 | One Comment | Amna R. Ali]
Interview: Adil Omar

High-spirited rapper Adil Omar, perhaps known best for his song “Paki Rambo,” dreams big for his debut album in 2012.

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[20 Jan 2012 | 2 Comments | Zehra Nabi]
Interview: Shahvaar Ali Khan

“I am a proud Lahori in love with Mumbai and I have no qualms about saying this aloud. Secularism and peace for me are not theoretical concepts. ”

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[16 Dec 2011 | Comments Off | Sadaf Arshad]
Quadrum Bring World Music to Pakistan

Four drummers bring soul-stirring rhythms from across the world to the walled city of Lahore.

Arts & Culture, Music, Society »

[14 Dec 2011 | Comments Off | Zehra Nabi]
Khalid Anam and EMI Bring Pakistani Music to the Forefront

Khalid Anam and EMI Pakistan take the initiative to provide Pakistani children with Urdu ‘edutainment’ as well as to promote local music.

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[27 Sep 2011 | Comments Off | Raisa Vayani]
Almost Famous: The Underground Music Scene in Karachi

Some of Karachi’s underground musicians are stepping into the mainstream, making waves and some very good music. Newsline investigates the new music culture.

Arts & Culture, Music, People, Profiles »

[28 Aug 2011 | One Comment | Hajra Komal Feroz]
Profile: Zoe Viccaji

Singer, painter, theatre artist and social worker: Zoe Viccaji is a woman of many talents.

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[26 Jul 2011 | Comments Off | Danish Hyder]
Music Review: Coke Studio, Season 4, Episode 5

In “Beero Binjaaro,” Asif Hussain Samraat sings about rustic comforts and family in a song that is simpler and less restless than his last effort.

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[10 Jul 2011 | 4 Comments | Danish Hyder]
Music Review: Coke Studio, Season 4, Episode 4

In its fourth episode, Coke Studio performed its usual balancing act of simple pleasures and ambitious experiments – and did a fine job.

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[2 Jul 2011 | Comments Off | Talib Qizilbash]
Catching Up on Coke Studio

Discover more about Coke Studio and Pakistan’s music scene via these interviews, reviews and features.

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Interview: Faiza Mujahid

“Clearly, the role of a housewife by the age of 19 was not a path I was willing to take,” says Faiza Mujahid.