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The Friday Times

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A century after Noor Jehan’s birth, her recordings remain present—not simply memories of another era. Inaam Nadeem explores the artist, the voice and the enduring emotions that keep her music alive. ✨
www.thefridaytimes.com/29-Sep-2026/...

#NoorJehan #PakistaniMusic #CulturalHeritage

A Century Later, We Are Still Listening To Noor Jehan

A century has passed since Noor Jehan was born. The child performer became an actress, the actress a star, the screen singer a playback legend, and the woman

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September 29, 2026 at 1:26 PM

Picture This Post

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An unusual performance of Sikh devotional music-- READ THE PREVIEW
@unihd-sai.bsky.social #Sikh #PictureThisPostMusic #ChicagoMusic #PakistaniMusic

South Asia Institute Presents the Rababis - Preview

WHEN: Saturday, April 12, 2025 WHERE: South Asia Institute 1925 S Michigan Ave Chicago, IL 60616 TICKETS: $25+ For more information and tickets v

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March 28, 2025 at 5:50 PM

Peter J. King

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Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan - "Mustt Mustt" (live)

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#qawwali #pakistanimusic

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan - Mustt Mustt (Live at WOMAD Yokohama 1992)

YouTube video by Real World Records

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January 11, 2025 at 10:07 PM

The Friday Times

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"The good news? We’re diversifying—folk, electronica, rap, even punk are getting love. The bad news? Mainstream platforms still play it too safe"
Writes Maliha Saeed

Read more👇
thefridaytimes.com/14-Apr-2025/...

#cokestudio #drama #music #pakistanimusic

April 14, 2025 at 10:55 AM

saxyaunty.bsky.social

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WARNING: Rhythm fever ka koi ilaj nahi hai! Disco Aunty by Saxy Aunty out now on Spotify, Apple Music and iTunes. #pakistanimusic #desi #overseaspakistani #urdumusic #desicomedy #pakistani

February 25, 2026 at 4:31 PM

The Friday Times

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The rise of artists like Havi highlights a cultural shift. South Asian audiences are rejecting toxic stoicism for emotional authenticity.
By Umme Farhana

Read more: thefridaytimes.com/18-Jun-2026/...

#RedefiningMasculinity #Music #Havi #MentalHealth #Masculinity #Culture #PakistaniMusic

Havi And The Rise Of Soft Masculinity In South Asian Music

Pakistani singer Abdur Rahman Sajid, known widely as Havi, is capturing hearts by putting longing, grief, and emotional uncertainty at the forefront of his

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June 18, 2026 at 12:15 PM

Hasan Khalid

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"Ab na kam hon jagnay kay bahanay" - "May we always have reasons to rise in the morning"

Music made for self healing - released so we can share this feeling together

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#newmusic #pakistanimusic #upcomingartists #indiemusic

November 29, 2025 at 3:59 AM

Focal Pakistan

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Exciting news for music lovers! 🎤 Pakistani heartthrob Farhan Saeed is releasing his first-ever solo album, titled "From my heart to yours." Fans can expect a collection of soulful tracks that he's poured his heart into.

#FarhanSaeed #PakistaniMusic #SoloAlbum #NewMusic

November 4, 2025 at 3:40 PM

Manish Sahi

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Those busking years
From the music episodes of The Shabby And man Podcast .
#Desipodcast #shabbyandman #Britishpodcast #indian #busking #indianaunties #auntie #johndenver #boneym #india #pakistan #nepal #bangladesh #london #music #alihaider #shaan #pakistanimusic #popsongs

November 21, 2024 at 11:33 AM

Picture This Post

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A Sufi rock concert---unique for North America! Click the image to read the Picture This Post preview--

@southasiainstitute.bsky.social #Ragaboyz #ChicagoMusic #PictureThisPostMusic #SufiMusic #RockMusic #HeavyMetalMusic #FolkMusic #music #PakistaniMusic

South Asian Institute Presents RAGA BOYZ: SUFI ROCK CONCERT - Preview

WHEN: Friday, September 12, 2025 WHERE: South Asia Institute 1925 South Michigan Ave Chicago, IL TICKETS: For more information and tickets visit t

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September 1, 2025 at 1:22 PM

The Friday Times

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"The good news? We’re diversifying—folk, electronica, rap, even punk are getting love. The bad news? Mainstream platforms still play it too safe"
Writes Maliha Saeed
👇👇
thefridaytimes.com/14-Apr-2025/...

#cokestudio #drama #music #pakistanimusic

Coke Studio’s Midlife Crisis And Other Pakistani Music Drama

The good news? We’re diversifying—folk, electronica, rap, even punk are getting love. The bad news? Mainstream platforms still play it too safe

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April 14, 2025 at 10:51 AM

Nix Muse

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Today's first listen is Ustad Naseeruddin Saami & The Saami Brothers on KEXP. Saami is the only living practitioner of the complex 49-microtonal Surti scale. #PakistaniMusic

Ustad Naseeruddin Saami & The Saami Brothers - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

YouTube video by KEXP

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November 6, 2025 at 2:43 PM

Daily Trend Mirror

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Qawwal Ustad Rasheed Ahmad Khan Passes Away in Faisalabad
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#UstadRasheedAhmadKhan #QawwaliLegend #NusratFatehAliKhan #FaisalabadNews #SufiMusic #PakistaniMusic #RahatFatehAliKhan #FuneralUpdate #MusicTribute #BreakingNews

October 9, 2025 at 7:39 AM

pakmediarevolution.bsky.social

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What's your favorite song these days?
#pakistanimusic

December 1, 2024 at 3:23 PM

Turyal Azam Khan

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I have written a piece about how Pakistan’s entertainment industry should explore markets beyond India. Bangladesh is an excellent starting point.

#Pakistanientertainment #Pakistanimusic #PakistanidramasinBangladesh