Legendary film-maker and story teller, Shoaib Mansoor who has also been a successful songwriter and music composer will for the first time write lyrics for Junoon. Besides being a mentor to Vital Signs and Junaid Jamshed, Shoaib Mansoor has written, composed and produced most of the Vital Signs’ songs. He wrote and composed many of […]
As some of you who have seen, lived and breathed the Junooni roller-coaster ride, might be aware that Junoon‘s 20 year journey began with the release of their self titled first album on September 30, 1991. To celebrate this long journey, Salman Ahmad will be reuniting with his high school friend and Junoon’s ex bassist […]
MTV Roots Exclusive: Here’s the insanely talented Pakistani musician duo Zeb and Haniya answering all your questions straight from the heart! Watch the video to know everything you ever wanted to about them!
Fans of Indie music, Zeb & Haniya were at the MTV India office and here’s a glimpse of what’s coming up for you guys! Besides the interview, there will be some more surprises. MTV Roots will put up their performance videos soon, but have a look at their pics.
Artist: Zeb and Haniya Song: Chal Diye Video Director: Nida Fatima Khan This is a Music Video for the song Chal Diye by Zeb and Haniya based in Lahore, Pakistan. For this video it was important to use influences from Islamic Art and Cultural references from Pakistan. The story is about a girls journey through […]
Q. Tell us something about your performance. What is the song about and why did you choose it? A. We will be performing ”Mandh” (wine of love) and it’s known as WAAI of Latif. Taken from Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai’s book ‘Shah Jo Risalo’ (Sur Kalyaan), it means peace and tranquility and it’s in Sindhi […]
MTV India‘s new music show called “MTV Roots” is a weekly show featuring artists/bands of South Asian origin from around the world. The launch episode of MTV Roots featured music videos of various South Asian artists including Mekaal Hasan Band. The main idea behind the show is to promote the bands of South Asia that […]
What I really love about Mekaal Hasan Band is that despite the fact Mekaal is a rock and jazz guitar player, he keeps the eastern classical outfit in his songs. One such project is again in the pipeline that will feature an Indian classical singer “Mahua Sen” on the vocals probably in a collaboration with […]
As already reported, Zeb & Haniya are brewing a five to seven track EP with True Brew Records. In an exclusive interview with Tribune, the duo has shared more information about the upcoming EP with the fans. The EP will consist of tracks which will be rather “expressions from within” keeping the classical/folk essence intact. […]
As we reported earlier, Zeb and Haniya have indeed signed on with TrueBrew Records. Zeb and Haniya posted the reasons why they have joined this record label, on their website. “It’s important for artists to be comfortable when they’re recording, so the right kind of sound and flavor can be created – these guys help […]
