ADNAN AFAQ | Pioneer of the Pakistani Music Scene | Aleph Podcast | 24

In this episode of the Aleph Podcast we had the honour of hosting one of the pioneers of the music scene in Pakistan today, Adnan Afaq.

With a background of studying jazz and modern fusion from the United Kingdom, Adnan Afaq has achieved a level of mastery in his instrument that very few ever do; this led to him working with some of Pakistan’s top musical acts. Adnan has been a session player artists such as Sajjad Ali, Fakhr-e-Alam and many others.

Adnan's first band was "Powerhouse" back in 1988-89, known for performing Pink Floyd covers in the local circuit.

In the early 90s, Adnan was part of the glam rock band Arsh, featuring Schehzad Mughal (The Final Cut) on lead vocals, Sameer Ahmed Bakhtiari (Powerhouse, Zzap, Karavan, Raahi, Sounds of Kolachi) on bass guitars, and Tanseer Daar (Yatagaan, Circle, Karavan, Dyra) on keyboards, with whom he released an album titled "Saraab" in 1994.

Later in the 90s he formed the alternative rock band Circle with Tanseer Daar (Arsh, Karavan, Dyra) on lead vocals, Khalid Khan on bass guitars (Life Sketches, Collage, Mizraab, Aaroh) and Waqar Jaffery (The Barbarians, Powerhouse) on keyboards, with whom he released the album "Tehzeeb" in November 1997 to much critical acclaim, under the Sound Master record label.

As a guitar instructor and mentor he has directly informed and inspired generations of guitar virtuosos including most notably, Faraz Anwar (Mizraab, Dusk) and Shallum Xavier (Fuzon) and many, many others. He has also represented various music institutions as an instructor and is currently the Director of the Music Academy at Arts Council, Karachi where he also formed his current band, ACMA. Adnan is also a part of ‪@acpkhimusic‬ which is an exclusive record label introduced by The Arts Council, Karachi, Pakistan.

CHAPTERS :
0:00 - Melodious Beginnings
9:01 - Looking Up To Amir Zaki
14:10 - Powerhouse And Arsh
15:39 - The Recording Process
21:30 - Circle The Band
25:48 - Future Direction Of Music In Pakistan
35:44 - Entertainers and Exhibitors
41:35 - Questions From The Audience

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