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Band from Islamabad, Pakistan
Saakin
OriginIslamabad, Pakistan
GenresAlternative rock
Sufi music
Members
  • Ibrahim Akram
  • Ali Hamdani
  • Usman Shakeel
  • Varqa Faraid
  • Parham Faraid

Saakin is a band from Islamabad, Pakistan. 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. Saakin won the Lux Style Award for Best Emerging Talent in Music in 2019.

Members

  • Ibrahim Akram – drums
  • Ali Hamdani – guitars
  • Usman Shakeel – vocals
  • Varqa Faraid – keyboards
  • Parham Faraid – bass

Discography

Singles

  • Saqi-e-Bawafa (2018)
  • Sik Mitraan (2019)
  • Zindagi Tamasha (2019)
  • Intebah (2021)
  • Tanam (2024)

Awards

In 2019, Saakin received the Lux Style Award for Best Emerging Talent in Music.

References

  1. Baji, Band (2021-03-16). "Saakin's newest release is a cautionary tale against being manipulated by electronic screens". Images. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
  2. "Islamabad-based band releases arguably 2018's best music video so far". The Express Tribune. 2018-06-28. Retrieved 2021-03-11.
  3. "Saakin is working on a new single". The News International. 2019-09-16. Retrieved 2021-03-12.
  4. ^ "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.
  5. "Sakin: "Best Emerging Talent in Music" LUX 2019 Award Winner for Saqi-e-Bawafa". Ismailimail. 2019-08-10. Retrieved 2021-03-12.
  6. Baji, Band (2019-12-01). "SOUNDCHECK: THE SOUNDS OF SILENCE". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2021-03-12.
  7. admin (2019-08-21). "Saakin wins lux style 2019 award". Pakistan Observer. Retrieved 2021-03-11.
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