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Her neo-Sufi musical form hailed for being healing ...Read More
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Popular Punjabi folk singer Shaukat Ali passed away in Lahore after liver failure on Friday, leaving behind a legacy...April 2, 2021
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Legendary folk singer Krishan Lal Bheel, who delighted millions of people with renditions in a variety of languages, passed...May 8, 2020
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Stars in virtual concert echo ‘One World: Toghether At Home’ to back fight against coronavirus
Lady Gaga, pictured above during a 2017 JWT Toronto performance, curated the solidarity show, Image: Marcel de Groot via Wikimedia A virtual concert featuring some of the most popular musicians raised more than $127 million for the...April 20, 2020 2050 0 -
How Sufi music and poetry connect cultures
By Mumina Ali and Anjali Singh Ambassador Akbar Ahmed, our Professor of the World of Islam at American University, a former diplomat, playwright and author has conducted many dialogues discussing the idea of interfaith and how...December 12, 2019 4557 0 -
‘Jeevay Jeevay Pakistan’ singer Shahnaz Begum passes away
Shahnaz Begum, who sang one of the most popular patriotic songs “Jeevay Jeevay Pakistan”, passed away Saturday in Dhaka. She was 67, and died as Pakistanis celebrated Pakistan Day, a national day that renews determination each...March 24, 2019 3009 0 -
Taylor Swift’s swift voter registration impact
Taylor Swift’s backing of Democrats in Tennessee might sound a risky political statement for her following among Conservatives but her chiming in the intense midterm season has helped an upsurge in voter registration. According to a...October 9, 2018 3692 0 -
Coldplay pays tribute to American tradition of welcoming immigrants and diversity
Statue of Liberty Photo: I, Laslovarga/Wikimedia Commons Coldplay’s latest lyric video “Miracles (Someone Special)” celebrates America’s generous tradition of taking in immigrants from around the world. The video features an album of immigrants as diverse as...July 19, 2017 2478 0 -
Pakistani-Americans shocked at loss of Sufi voice
It was only last month that Amjad Sabri enthralled Pakistani-Americans in Washington metro area with his devotional Sufi music, resonating a message of spiritual connection and love for humanity. On Wednesday, the news of his targeted killing in Karachi...June 23, 2016 3237 1 -
Listen to chirping birds before sky falls silent: UN on Migratory Bird Day
Step out of your homes and offices and listen to the birds chirping in the sky – that is the spirit of the message the United Nations is emanating on the World Migratory Bird Day. The...May 11, 2016 2190 0