Archive - Hamnawa

On Musicking and Language

If you search for K-pop songs on YouTube, you will most likely find color-coded lyric videos.

Sep 8 •

August 2024

This new song by Machi & Maaz Rathore is a near-perfect cross between English indie rock band The xx and 2010s Pakistanis alternative band Sikandar Ka…

Aug 28 •

Qawwali Listening Session - Buzurgs, Babas and Barsis

I hope that you enjoyed Musab’s latest essay on Nusrat, which we published on Nusrat’s barsi (death anniversary), and in honor of an upcoming release of…

Aug 21 •

Hamnawa Select Aug '24

What’s notable in Pakistani music this August, on Spotify & YouTube.

Aug 19 •

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On Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and his Chain of Light

On Nusrat's death anniversary, resident Qawwali expert Musab looks into what made him, preparing us for an upcoming release of unheard Nusrat…

Aug 16 •

The Tragic Loss of Haniya Aslam

The Pakistani music industry is facing the tragic loss of Haniya Aslam, who passed away suddenly earlier this week.

Aug 14 •

July 2024

To Recall & To Extend A Memory

For as much music as I’ve heard, especially in hip-hop, it has become clear to me that each producer acts as a storyteller.

Jul 28 •

Hamnawa Select July '24

What’s notable in Pakistani music this July, on Spotify & YouTube. Note that I’ve tried to include regular videos in the YouTube playlist, but some…

Jul 25 •

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June 2024

Hamnawa Select June '24

What’s notable in Pakistani music this month, delivered to your inbox as usual.

Jun 26 •

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Summers in Pakistan for me have always been associated with heat, monsoon rains, and mangoes.

Jun 24 •

Qawwali Listening Session by Musab

Musab, who some may recognize as a previous contributor to Hamnawa, runs some wonderful Qawwali listening sessions over Zoom.

Jun 22 •

Editor’s note: First piece from friend of show Qindeel Ishtiaq, who I’m extremely please to have writing for Hamnawa.

Jun 3 •

Qindeel Ishtiaq

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