Coke Studio’s second episode presents a whole new palette of genres and artists and conveys yet another kaleidoscopic view on the diversity of music in Pakistan. The Coke Studio journey continues with a selection of fusion songs that pay tribute to the unique and enduring traditions of classical, folk and qawwali music, side by side with modern compositions by popular contemporary artists.
The episode opens with Sajjad Ali’s “Kirkir Kirkir”. An up-tempo and lively modern track, ‘Kirkir’ is guaranteed to provoke a smile. This …

There’s something about architectural spaces steeped in history, as is Yusuf Salahuddin’s famed haveli in the Barood Khana district. But if the guest of honour is the legendary Reshma, then the sound of music in endemic even the barest of movements and pain echoes through the silent walls.The fact that this event (organised by J&S) was celebrating what can possibly be Reshma’s last video and album further blanketed the evening in a thick shroud of poignancy.
Glasses clinked merrily as Reshma sat, a quite presence, observing friends, fellow musicians and technicians …

A large number of people accompanied by their children visited a folk Mela, “Mount Fuji ta Mai Kulachi”, that was inaugurated at The Danishgah, here on Friday evening.
Sindh Finance Minister Syed Sardar Ahmad, who had come on behalf of Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad, inaugurated the festival organized by the Pakistan Japan Cultural Association. On the occasion, a visiting Japanase ceramist, Eiko Oto, gave demonstration on how to make clay decoration pieces etc.
The technique was almost similar to that used by local artisan, the only difference being the fast-moving electric wheel …