Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Musicians perform a Qawali version of Mera Dil Ye Pukare

Mera Dil Ye Pukare

Ayesha, however, shot to fame after posting a video of herself dancing to Mera Dil Ye Pukare at a wedding event. Since then, both the song and Ayesha have seen tremendous success. Qamar Raza Santoo published the now-viral video on Instagram. It’s safe to assume that if you use social media a lot, you’ve probably … Read more

BTS dominates YouTube with record-breaking success: Find out

BTS

Since BTS became the musicians with the most views on YouTube They have continued their ascent to the top of the social media rankings with yet another accomplishment to add to their resume. AllKPOP revealed on the 13th of August that BTS had surpassed 26.7 billion views on the streaming platform, making them the most … Read more

Musicians join a Kyiv violinist who stuck in a bomb shelter for online concert in Ukraine

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Some of the world’s biggest musicians joined together for a charity event to raise money for Ukrainian refugees.  However, it was violinist Nicola Benedetti’s performance, which was blended with a pre-recorded performance by a virtual orchestra, that shifted everything online in the end. Ed Sheeran, Camila Cabello, and Emeli Sande, as well as Snow Patrol, … Read more

Virtuoso keeps Afghan music alive despite Taliban ban

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LONDON, – Homayoun Sakhi closes his eyes and runs his fingers along the long neck of his wooden instrument encrusted with mother-of-pearl. “I feel like I have my Afghanistan in my hand,” says Sakhi, one of the world’s most renowned performers on the country’s national instrument, the rubab. He is jet-lagged after flying in from … Read more

Educating the forgotten

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LAHORE: It’s around 12 in the afternoon. A class of 25-30 students between two and six years of age is listening attentively to their teacher Kristi (name changed). The classroom is in a three-story building in old Lahore’s Munshi Ladha neighbourhood. Education here is informal — no age restrictions, no uniforms and no set curriculum. … Read more

UK musicians granted free visas for 19 European states

Web Desk LONDON: British musicians and performers would not be needing work permits or visas in 19 European Union (EU) countries for temporary visits, said the British Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) on Wednesday. The countries they can visit include Czech Republic, Belgium, Austria, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, … Read more

Ali Zafar extends financial aid to 250 musicians before Eid

Ali Zafar extends financial aid to 250 musicians before Eid

Rockstar Ali Zafar provided aid to financially distressed musicians across Punjab before Eid. According to details, Super Star Ali Zafar distributed cash to 250 families across the province on behalf of Ali Zafar Foundation. When people associated with the music industry faced difficulties due to the lockdown, singer Ali Zafar came to the rescue of … Read more