The Sketches (Sufi-Band)
| The Sketches | |
|---|---|
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Jamshoro, Sindh |
| Genres | Sufi rock, psychedelic rock, hard rock, alternative rock |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Labels | Lahooti Records, Fire Records |
| Website |
www.sketchesart.com www.lahooti.co |
| Members |
Saif Samejo Nomi Ali Owais Shaikh Atif Kalyar |
The Sketches is a Pakistani sufi-folk rock music band by vocalist Saif Samejo sprang up at Jamshoro.[1][2] The main theme of the band is about the mother land Sindh to present Sindhi language and culture in the latest version before the world. The Sketches have given a new dimension in the Sindhi music. Saif Samejo contacted Jono Manson to collaborate with their band.[3]
History
Initially the band was started at Jamshoro , When its lead vocalist Saif Samejo was a student of English Literature at the University of Sindh, Jamshoro.
Music
Albums
The Band has recently lanucnhed new album YOU (Sindhi: تون).[4]
Language
The main language is Sindhi but some songs are also in English and Urdu.
Songs
- Darawar (The Dravidians), this song is against the religious extremism
- Dastan Sassui, about the Sassue Punhoo
- Maujood,[note 1]
- Bol Pakhee
- Asan Suthal huasen Nind Nashy vich,
- Jogi,a sufi song .
- Meena (English subtitle), was nominated for the Hum Awards[5]
- Current members
- Saif Samejo – lead vocals, backing vocals (2003–present)
- Nomi Ali – backing vocals, rhythm guitar, Keyboard (2012–present)
- Owais Shaikh – bass guitar (2007–present)
- Atif Kalyar – lead guitar, rhythm guitar (2014–present)
- Session members
- Ajay Harry – drums (2016–present)
- Waqas Hussain – Sitar (2016–present)
- Aqmal Qadri – flute (2016–present)
References
- ↑ http://www.dawn.com/news/1183344
- ↑ "Did you know?: Jogi by The Sketches bags nomination at New Mexico Music Awards". The Express Tribune. April 15, 2014. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
- ↑ "The Sketches". jonomanson.com. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
- ↑ Ali Raj (April 22, 2016). "The Sketches album 'You' is a worth-taking journey from Jamshoro to New Mexico". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 10 May 2016.
- ↑ note 1
- ↑ "The Sketches' 'Maujood' is ruefully meditative". Dawn (newspaper). April 22, 2015. Retrieved 10 May 2016.
External links
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