The Pakistan America Peace Through Music Project
A Musical Journey to Peace, Freedom and Understanding
(A Collaboration of The Sonic Peace Makers and SHINE HUMANITY)
Background:
Mention Pakistan today and what comes to the minds of most Americans is terrorism, poverty, and hopelessness. That’s all they see in the news. But Pakistan also has one of the world’s most diverse and rich cultures, equaled only by its spectacular natural beauty as home to part of Kashmir, the Khyber Pass and high mountain peaks like K2. Once upon a time in the not so distant past, Texan gun enthusiasts brought their prized antique revolvers to Peshawar’s gun smiths to make copies, actor Robert DeNiro posed for pictures with restaurant owners while vacationing in Chitral, and Mick Jagger tested his dance skills with Lahore’s most well-known Mujra dancers. And many of Pakistan’s greatest musicians and singers like Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan regularly collaborated with their counterparts in Europe and America such as Peter Gabriel and Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder. {Read More…}
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Earlier today we published some pictures of Atif Aslam and his gang along with former band members of Guns N’ Roses. Atif has shared more information about the upcoming project, one of the songs of which has already been recorded earlier today.
The project seems like a multi-song project by the name “The Dreamer Awakes” by Lanny Cordola. The line up includes couple of former GnR members with Matt Sorum on the drums and Gilby Clarke on the guitars while Slash will be on board too.
“Collaborating with the band is a success for the whole music industry in Pakistan,” he said. During the press conference the singer said, “As per the contract with the American band, I will be able to represent Pakistani culture in this album. It will clear many misunderstandings about Pakistan.”
“Americans want to know about Pakistani art and culture,” he said. “This effort is initiated to bring the two nations closer.”
“My project will also benefit other singers. I will try to introduce them on an international level through this album,” he said.
That’s all Atif has shared for now with the fans and he promises to share more information on this project soon.
[via Nazeeha]
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Pakistan America Recording Session
The first session in a series featuring the Pakistani Supergroup, Atif Aslam and Members of Guns n’ Roses, Velvet Revolver.
Stars: Matt Sorum, Lanny Cordola, Gilby Clark, Atif Aslam, Sarmad Ghafoor, Samir, Sohgrab.
“Atif laying vocals…I was in the vocal booth on the flip so as to maintain an intimate feel. Wow! this kid is unbelievable. One take, very passionate and like nothing I’ve ever heard before.” – Velvet Revolver
Date: July 18, 2010
Location: Los Feliz, CA
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The biggest Jam session of Islamabad if not Pakistan is coming back to hit you hard. The venue is going to be same as before which is “Rock Musicarium“.
Host: Rock Musicarium.
Date & Time: Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 8:00pm
Price: 200 Rs per head
The list of musicians playing (till now):
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Classical Debut at PNCA Islamabad, organized by the Classical music Heritage trust.
Raga: Bageshiri
Vocals: Abbas Ali Khan
Tabla: Shahid Jimmy
Harmonium: Umeed Ali Khan
Swarmandal: Sarmad Ghafoor
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Qayaas is a Pakistani band that started when Khurram Waqar (previously in the successful bands, Knumb and Entity Paradigm) heard Umair Jaswal at a studio, shooting a show for ARY Musik that involved promoting upcoming bands in Islamabad. Umair was already in a band called Silversmoke, a band that is popular, with rocking songs such as ‘Zakham’ and ‘Soch’. For Khurram, his band Knumb weren’t progressing, due to a band member living far away. Knumb even made an album, but it is on hold. Khurram then contacted Umair, both being very enthusiastic with working together. The line up was complete when other members came into the scene. The line-up is Umair Jaswal (also in Silversmoke) as the vocalist, Khurram Waqar (from Knumb and Entity Paradigm) as the lead guitarist, Sarmad Ghafoor (from Rungg) on rhythm guitars, Sherry on bass and Fifu on drums, who were both from the band Surge. All members have had musical experience, combined to make a band unique in diversity and professionalism. With Qayaas complete, they could now make a name in Pakistan’s music scene. {Read More…}
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I gotta begin by saying, WHAT A KICK-ASS lineup!
So I’ve been listening to the two songs Umeed and Tanha on repeat for the past week and here are some of my thoughts. First of all, I’m already well aware of Fifu, Sarmad, Sherry and Khurram and how they are the best at what they play. However, what comes as a surprise is the vocalist Umair. I have never heard of this guy before but WOW! I am blown away. My first thoughts upon hearing him sing were that: “I didn’t know Chris Cornell had started singing in Urdu!” He has amazing vocals, really good control, versatility and an unbelievable range. Not to mention really powerful lyrics. {Read More…}
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QAYAAS :
BAND LINEUP:
Umair Jaswal – Vocals
Khurram Waqar – Lead/Rhythm Guitars
Sarmad Ghafoor – Rhythm Guitars
Shaheryar Ghayas – Bass
Fifu – Drums
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For Band Photo Shoots Click Here.
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Qayaas is an upcoming band by Sarmad Ghafoor of Rungg, Khurram Waqar of Knumb and Umair Jaswal of Silversmoke. The band has already recorded it’s first album. Videos will be aired soon.
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Highly recommended stuff. I have always been a great fan of Sarmad Bhai
Artists: Aadil Farook, Hasnain Akram, Salman Yasin, Sarmad Ghafoor
Composition: Aadil & Hasnain
Poetry: Aadil
Vocals: Salman Yasin
Lead Guitars: Sarmad Ghafoor
Production, Mixing, Mastering: Sarmad Ghafoor
Ideas (Musical&Production): Aadil
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