Tag: Abida Parveen

  • Spotify features Sufi legend Abida Parveen on Times Square

    Spotify features Sufi legend Abida Parveen on Times Square

    Celebrated for her powerful singing and spiritual devotion, Sufi music icon Abida Parveen has achieved yet another remarkable milestone: she has been featured on the famous Times Square billboard in New York City.

    Times Square is well-known for its famous digital billboards and commercials, which include pictures of notable celebrities and a variety of well-known brands. It is acknowledged as one of the world’s busiest travel destinations.

    Abida Parveen has long been considered one of the best Sufi vocalists of all time. She has a devoted fan following not just in Pakistan but all around the world.

    The official account of Spotify Pakistan posted Abida’s picture with the caption, “The iconic @AbidaParveenOfficial graces Times Square as our #EQUAL ambassador this month
    Listen to her at the link in bio ”Spotify features sufi legend Abida Parveen on Times Square

     

    Abida Parveen has received two presidential awards, the first being the prestigious Presidential Pride of Performance Award, and a Nishan-e-Imitiaz in 2021.  The Pakistani artists being acknowledged on a global level is not new. In October 2023, Spotify featured folk singer Mai Dhai and Talal Qureshi on a billboard at Times Square.

  • Video: Naseebo Lal’s son wins heart with his cover of ‘Tu Jhoom’

    Video: Naseebo Lal’s son wins heart with his cover of ‘Tu Jhoom’

    Veteran singer Naseebo Lal’s son Murad Hussain’s powerful vocals have won the hearts of netizens. The young crooner sang Coke Studio’s chartbuster song, ‘Tu Jhoom’, and shared the video on social media. The video has garnered an overwhelming response and social media users have lauded the newbie for his musical talent.

    A video originally published by musician Arbaz Khan on his Instagram handle sees the young lad serenading him with his rendition of soulful track ‘Tu Jhoom’ from Coke Studio season 14.

    The track sung by legendary artists duo, Abida Perveen and Naseebo Lal in the latest season of the musical show, was brilliantly performed by the star son, as he aced the high notes and beats of the track.

    After concluding his performance, the emerging artist was complimented and questioned by Khan about his parents, to which the performer proudly confirmed, “I am the son of Madam Naseebo Lal.”

    The now-viral video was reposted by several entertainment pages on the photo and video sharing platform, which received acclaim and heartwarming compliments for the budding singer from social users.

  • Fact Check: Did Abida Parveen release ‘O Mere Maula’ this week?

    Claim: Abida Parveen released a new song ‘O Mere Maula’ in collaboration with the Indian duo Salim and Sulaiman

    Fact: ‘O Mere Maula’ is a new rendition of Abida Parveen’s 2016 song called ‘Noor e Elahi’

    Legendary Sufi singer, Abida Parveen’s song, “O Mere Maula in the collaboration with Indian musician/singer brother duo Salim-Sulaiman has gone viral across the border. It was uploaded on April 9 and gained over 300,000 views on YouTube. It is currently trending on YouTube.

    Bollywood actor, Pankaj Tripathi is also featured in the Music Video. He is known for popular roles in films, Mimi, Mirzapur, Bareilly Ki Barfi, Stree, Gangs of Wasseypur, and Sacred Games.

    The video is shot in three world cities of Mumbai, Toronto, and Islamabad. However, this song was actually released on Jul 5, 2016, with the song titled, Noor E Ilahi which is an earlier upload of the same music video, surpassing 19,000,000 views till now.

    VERDICT: FALSE

  • ‘Obsessed with this song’: Indian celebs praise Naseebo Lal-Abida Parveen’s chartbuster ‘Tu Jhoom’

    ‘Obsessed with this song’: Indian celebs praise Naseebo Lal-Abida Parveen’s chartbuster ‘Tu Jhoom’

    Indian celebrities including Daler Mehndi, who is one of the most popular Punjabi singer in India has praised Coke Studio’s song ‘Tu Jhoom’, with a special shout-out to Naseebo Lal.

    The song is sung by music veterans Abida Parveen and Naseebo Lal.

    “Today I want to tell you that Naseebo Lal has made a name for herself in India and everywhere in the world where people love music, ”he said in a video. “Whoever is watching me send lots of blessings to Naseebo Lal Jee,” stated Daler.

    Indian actor Aly Goni also shared a story of him listening to the song, and wrote, “Obsessed with this song.”

    Actor and Bigg Boss 15 contestant Donal Bisht is following Naseebo Lal on Instagram now after collaborating her on song Nikaah.

    Tu Jhoom is a song about a conversation about letting yourself go, opening your heart and understanding that you are enough and nothing will be gained by running after worldly things. The song rapidly gained fame among the masses leaving everyone captivated with the lyrics and its soothing melody.

    The chartbuster is written by Adnan Dhool, composed and mixed by Xulfi, arranged and produced by Xulfi and Abdullah Siddiqui.

  • Coke Studio’s ‘Tu Jhoom’ not an original melody?

    Coke Studio’s ‘Tu Jhoom’ not an original melody?

    The grand showcase of Coke Studio season 14, featuring the iconic Naseebo Lal and legendary Abida Parveen kicked off on January 14.

    Tu Jhoom is a song about a conversation about letting yourself go, opening your heart and understanding that you are enough and nothing will be gained by running after worldly things.

    The song rapidly gained fame among the masses leaving everyone captivated with the lyrics and its soothing melody.

    Tu Jhoom has been credited as written by Adnan Dhool, composed and mixed by Xulfi, arranged and produced by Xulfi and Abdullah Siddiqui. However, according to The Express Tribune, Nirmala Maghani, an up-and-coming singer from Umarkot would like to differ to some aspects of the credits list.

    As per a news report published in The Express Tribune, Maghani claimed that the melody of the song Tu Jhoom has been lifted from a sample she had sent to Xulfi back in June 2021, while eyeing a slot as featuring artist in Coke Studio 14.

    Xulfi didn’t reply to any of her messages, which she thought was expected from such a senior musician being suddenly reached by a singer he doesn’t know via WhatsApp. But the moment she heard Tu Jhoom she realised that one of the melodies she had sent had been used in the song without any acknowledgment.

    Speaking with Tribune, Maghani said, “The melody is exactly the same. I have been calling Xulfi since I heard the song and after a day he finally responded by saying I didn’t even download your audio file, which isn’t true because all my messages were received with blue ticks.”

    Maghani stressed the point that all she wants is recognition and due credit for her work and nothing else. “It’s about recognition of my work and being acknowledged for it, nothing else.”

  • Shaniera Akram bursts into tears after listening ‘Tu Jhoom’

    Shaniera Akram bursts into tears after listening ‘Tu Jhoom’

    Social Activist, Shaniera Akram took to Twitter to share her experience after listening to Abida Parveen and Naseebo Lal’s top trending song Tu Jhoom performed in Coke Studio Season 14.

    She expressed her emotions on the soulful song, Tu Jhoom by saying, “I have not heard this song before & have no idea what they are singing about but I’ve been sitting here for the last 25 minutes crying my eyes out! These incredible women just sang into my soul. God Bless this beautiful Country. “

    Famous Pakistani Singer and actor, Hadiqa Kiani also gave her tribute on Twitter to the soulful song performed by legendary singers

    Veteran actor and Director, Shaan Shahid also took to Twitter to appreciate the poetry and magical voices of Naseebo Lal and Abida Parveen.

    The Pakistan journalist, Mubashir Zaidi also expressed their love for the spiritual song.

    Living legends of the Pakistan music industry Abida Parveen and Naseebo Lal have opened the 14th season of Coke Studio with an extravagant song “Tu Jhoom.” The song has sent excited fans on a listening spree while they have gone crazy about it.

    More than 4.9 million people have been viewed this song as of Monday morning.

    The opening lines are sung by the folk queen Lal, followed by the Sufi maestro Parveen. “As we start on this new journey, we ask you to celebrate life,” read the official caption of the song.

    This year, Coke Studio is produced and curated by music composer Xulfi and written by Adnan Dhool, “Tu Jhoom’s” music is arranged and produced by Xulfi and budding artist Abdullah Siddiqui.

    Check out the spiritual song with magical voices here

  • Living legends Abida Parveen, Naseebo Lal’s ‘Tu Jhoom’ is magic, fans go crazy

    Living legends Abida Parveen, Naseebo Lal’s ‘Tu Jhoom’ is magic, fans go crazy

    Living legends of Pakistan music industry Abida Parveen and Naseebo Lal have opened the 14th season of Coke Studio with an extravagant song “Tu Jhoom.” The song has sent excited fans on a listening spree while they have gone crazy about it.

    The opening lines are sung by the folk queen Lal, followed by the Sufi maestro Parveen. “As we start on this new journey, we ask you to celebrate life,” read the official caption of the song.

    This year, Coke Studio is produced and curated by music composer Xulfi. Written by Adnan Dhool, “Tu Jhoom’s” music is arranged and produced by Xulfi and budding artist Abdullah Siddiqui.

    This time, Xulfi (Zulfiqar Jabbar Khan) has also used artists, who are performing on the melodious song and powerful vocals of the music queens Lal and Parveen.

    Twitter is flooded with praise and applause for the two veterans.

    The superstar of Pakistan Mahira Khan thanked the legendary singers on Twitter.

    Taking to Twitter, actor Shaan Shahid wrote: “Well done Coke Studio… the poetry is like journey.. Naseebo lal a traveler.. and Abida jee the Sufi Guide.”

    Similarly, singer Hadiqa Kiani took to Twitter and wrote: “Never knew my soul needed the powerhouse duo of Abida Parveen and Naseebo Lal together. Absolutely breathtaking. Cannot wait to hear more from this season of@cokestudio.”

    While many showered their love on the powerhouse duo.

    Check out the song here:

  • From Atif Aslam, Abida Parveen to Momina Mustehsan: Coke Studio season 14’s artists revealed

    From Atif Aslam, Abida Parveen to Momina Mustehsan: Coke Studio season 14’s artists revealed

    The much awaited next season of Coke Studio is set to be released soon as it has announced its artist line-up this year, providing people a chance to listen and watch their favorite music icons perform.

    In a press release, the spokesperson of Coca Cola Pakistan and Afghanistan, Fahad Ashraf said: “The Coke Studio platform has evolved this season. Whereas the values are the same but we are now leaning into the future by including the GenZ sound very deliberately. It is about time that we sync our cords with what the youngsters what. Nostalgia has its place in Season 14 but so does the firepower of a sound never been heard before.”

    Te performers for this season are:

    Abdullah Siddiqui

    Abida Parveen

    Ali Sethi

    Ameer Baksh

    Arooj Aftab

    Asfar Hussain

    Atif Aslam

    Butt Brothers

    Eva B

    Faisal Kapadia

    Faris Shafi

    Hasan Raheem

    Justin Bibis

    Kaifi Khalil

    Karakoram

    Lahore Jazz Ensemble

    Meesha Shafi

    Momina Mustehsan

    Naseebo Lal

    Quratulain Baloch

    Shaegill, Soch

    Talal Qureshi

  • Coke Studio announces all-star line-up for season 14

    Coke Studio announces all-star line-up for season 14

    Coke Studio has announced its line-up for their 14th season. Music composer Xulfi and his team of musicians are all set to be coming up with a new age melody.

    As per Express Tribune, there will be 12 songs this year with all different directors for each song.

    This time Xulfi is working with a few ‘associate producers’: Abdullah Siddiqui of ‘Resistance’ and Peshawar Zalmi anthem fame, and Zain Ali, who has an extensive catalogue ranging from ‘Red Blood Cat’ to ‘Epiphany Productions’ and touring with Atif Aslam, along with the ‘EDM’ artist Talal Qureshi. Xulfi himself is completely producing only a handful of songs.

    There will be rap, there will be qawwali, there will be EDM and no covers at all. Pakistani pop musician Hassan Raheem will be seen along with the music maestros Atif Aslam and Abida Parveen.

    Meesha Shafi gets another season but her brother Faris Shafi will be with her this time. It will be the first time that the two siblings will perform on a song together, most likely produced by budding artist Abdullah Siddiqui.

    Sajjad Ali and Bohemia were a part of the season initially but both will not be a part of the show, and neither are Shamoon Ismail and Natasha Noorani.

    Meanwhile, Coke Studio and Xulfi have made some drastic changes in the show’s overall approach that was usually more Sufi and devotion-driven.

    Artist line up

    Hasan Raheem

    Abida Parveen

    Qurat-ul-Ain Balouch (QB)

    Naseebo Lal

    Atif Aslam

    Momina Mustehsan

    Misha Shafi

    Faris Shafi

    Soch the band

    Butt brothers

    Karakoram

    Talha Yunus

    Faisal Kapadia

    Justin Bibis

  • VIDEO: Abida Parveen, Shafqat Amanat Ali’s greeting video is winning the web, Ayesha and Aima adore

    VIDEO: Abida Parveen, Shafqat Amanat Ali’s greeting video is winning the web, Ayesha and Aima adore

    Two music maestros Shafqat Amanat Ali and Abida Parveen met each other recently. While the legendary Sufi artist giving respect to the Mitwa singer is winning hearts on social media.

    Sharing the video, Amanat wrote: “One of the most fabulous yet the most humblest possible singer on earth and it feels like a blessing being around such souls.”

    In the video, the Aaqa singer can be seen bending to touch Manchala singer’s feet, while he quickly stops her and the two share a warm hug.

    The video went viral in minutes and people could not stop praising the level of respect the two veterans were giving to each other.

    Meanwhile, celebrities Ayesha Omar and Aima Baig appreciated the gestures.