Saakin is a band from Islamabad, Pakistan.[1] Formed in 2011, the group's line-up consists of drummer Ibrahim Akram, guitarist Ali Hamdani, vocalist Usman Shakeel, pianist Varqa Faraid and bass guitarist Parham Faraid.[2][3] Saakin won the Lux Style Award for Best Emerging Talent in Music in 2019.[4][5]
Saakin | |
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| Origin | Islamabad, Pakistan |
| Genres | Alternative rock Sufi music |
| Members |
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Members
edit- Ibrahim Akram – drums
- Ali Hamdani – guitars
- Usman Shakeel – vocals
- Varqa Faraid – keyboards
- Parham Faraid – bass[6]
Discography
editSingles
- Saqi-e-Bawafa (2018)
- Sik Mitraan (2019)
- Zindagi Tamasha (2019)
- Intebah (2021)
- Tanam (2024)
Awards
editIn 2019, Saakin received the Lux Style Award for Best Emerging Talent in Music.[4][7]
References
edit- ^ Baji, Band (2021-03-16). "Saakin's newest release is a cautionary tale against being manipulated by electronic screens". Images. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
- ^ "Islamabad-based band releases arguably 2018's best music video so far". The Express Tribune. 2018-06-28. Retrieved 2021-03-11.
- ^ "Saakin is working on a new single". The News International. 2019-09-16. Retrieved 2021-03-12.
- ^ a b "People's Choice: 'Saaqi-e-Bawafa' wins Express Tribune's Song of the Year award". The Express Tribune. 2019-01-01. Retrieved 2021-03-11.
- ^ "Sakin: "Best Emerging Talent in Music" LUX 2019 Award Winner for Saqi-e-Bawafa". Ismailimail. 2019-08-10. Retrieved 2021-03-12.
- ^ Baji, Band (2019-12-01). "SOUNDCHECK: THE SOUNDS OF SILENCE". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2021-03-12.
- ^ admin (2019-08-21). "Saakin wins lux style 2019 award". Pakistan Observer. Retrieved 2021-03-11.