Folk and classical singer Muhammad Basit Naeemi is continuing his efforts to preserve Pakistan’s rich musical heritage.

People of all ages and ethnicities sang and danced with remarkable energy Saturday night during a performance by Arif Lohar, a beloved Pakistani folk singer with 150 albums, 50 international tours and ...

LAHORE, Pakistan, Nov. 3 (UPI) -- Pakistani folk singer Reshma died Sunday in Lahore after battling throat cancer, Dawn News reported. Her exact age was not known. Reshma was born in Bikaner, ...

A growing number of mainstream and indie musicians around the world choose to release their songs on social media first to connect with fans and generate revenue in new and unique ways. But in ...

Includes program notes by John Gonella ; Harold Courlander, editor. Production notes: Recorded in Pakistan by Pakistan government circa 1951. Table of contents Dholak geet (3:42) --Mahiya (3:36) ...

UMERKOT, Pakistan (AP) — Villagers hush when Pakistani folk musician Sham Bhai starts singing about climate change, her clear voice rising above the simple squat dwellings. “We are the people of the ...

Pakistan, Aug. 6 -- Film producer Charles Dobara has surprised many by expressing deep admiration for Pakistani folk music legend Arif Lohar. In a video posted on Instagram, Dobara personally invited ...

Pakistan, Aug. 12 -- Pakistan's 79th Independence Day celebrations kicked off in a spectacular fashion at the Dubai Exhibition Center in Expo City on Sunday, drawing thousands from across the United ...

A rendition of Bengali folk song Amay Bhashaili Rey by Pakistani singer Alamgir Haq is drawing praise from across borders following his performance in the latest episode of reality show Pakistan Idol.