A Music Mela in Hunza? Yes to that!
If you have been following the Pakistani music scene, I am very much certain you have heard about Music Mela. If you are someone living in Rawalpindi / Islamabad, you already know it as the biggest music festival in the capital. Music Mela is a top of the line music festival organized every year by an Islamabad-based organization called FACE - Foundation for Arts, Cultural & Education.
The good news is that FACE is bringing the same diverse music experience to Passu this year with a new alias of FACE Mela Passu. The 2-day long event is being organized on 6 and 7 August in collaboration with Aga Khan Rural Support Program (ARKSP). Although Aga Khan Cultural Services Pakistan (AKCSP) has more music relevant portfolio, that's not the point here.
First up is our very own Natasha Baig. She has been a regular face now a Music Mela. This year she did solo performances as well as one with the legendary Mai Dhai. Previously, she has appeared in Music Mela alongside Sounds of Kolachi.
Bulbulik, the rising musical talent from Gulmit will be performing in their home district as well. They have also made an appearance this year at Music Mela in Islamabad.
The famed Shina singer Jabir Khan Jabir is the third local artist set to perform at FACE Mela Passu.
About the guest artists, there are going to be two bands and Ali Noor. The first band is FACE's almost in-house band called Qawalistan and the second one is the Peshawar lad-band Khumariyaan. Qawalistan is led by the founder of FACE itself alongside Imran Aziz Mian. These are known names at Music Mela as well as in the Pakistani music industry.
It is surely going to be a one of its kind event in the mountains. I am not sure if there ever has been such a diverse musical event in Hunza. In fact, despite being hospitable, friendly and all, we have never seen a Pakistani mainstream artist performing here. But that's not going to stand longer with FACE Mela Passu bringing in some good mix of national artists to the event.
You can't miss this. See you all in Hunza.
The good news is that FACE is bringing the same diverse music experience to Passu this year with a new alias of FACE Mela Passu. The 2-day long event is being organized on 6 and 7 August in collaboration with Aga Khan Rural Support Program (ARKSP). Although Aga Khan Cultural Services Pakistan (AKCSP) has more music relevant portfolio, that's not the point here.
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| The event banner for FACE Mela Passu on official Facebook event page |
Who is going to perform at FACE Mela Passu?
First up is our very own Natasha Baig. She has been a regular face now a Music Mela. This year she did solo performances as well as one with the legendary Mai Dhai. Previously, she has appeared in Music Mela alongside Sounds of Kolachi.
Bulbulik, the rising musical talent from Gulmit will be performing in their home district as well. They have also made an appearance this year at Music Mela in Islamabad.
The famed Shina singer Jabir Khan Jabir is the third local artist set to perform at FACE Mela Passu.
About the guest artists, there are going to be two bands and Ali Noor. The first band is FACE's almost in-house band called Qawalistan and the second one is the Peshawar lad-band Khumariyaan. Qawalistan is led by the founder of FACE itself alongside Imran Aziz Mian. These are known names at Music Mela as well as in the Pakistani music industry.
It is surely going to be a one of its kind event in the mountains. I am not sure if there ever has been such a diverse musical event in Hunza. In fact, despite being hospitable, friendly and all, we have never seen a Pakistani mainstream artist performing here. But that's not going to stand longer with FACE Mela Passu bringing in some good mix of national artists to the event.
You can't miss this. See you all in Hunza.
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