Sounds of Kolachi (Urdu: سونڈس اف کولاچی), also spelled Sounds-of Ko Laa Chi, is a musical ensemble from Karachi. Sounds of Kolachi is a 10-piece group of vocalists and instrumentalists which blends raga and Western harmony, counterpoint and South Asian genres. The group uses South Asian classical instruments like the sitar and bowed sarangi, as well as electric guitar and a rock rhythm section. Ahsan Bari is the group's composer. Sounds of Kolachi has a quartet of male and female voices.
Discography
Album - Elhaam
- Chakardar
- Lakh Jatan
- Man Mora
- Allah He Dey Ga
- Aey Ri Sakhi
- Nain Lagay Ray
- Tarana
- Yaar Mileya
Coke Studio 11
Ilallah (Coke Studio 11) - 2018
Awards and nominations
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lux Style Awards | |||
| 2018 | "Elhaam" – Elhaam | Album of the Year | Nominated |
References
- "Sounds of Kolachi". Center Stage. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
- Syed, Madeeha (11 January 2017). "Sounds of Kolachi is a collaboration of sounds, not musicians: Ahsan Bari". Images. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
- Tribune.com.pk (12 March 2017). "Sounds of Kolachi's Elhaam: experimental, angsty and worth listening to". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
- Elhaam by Sounds Of Kolachi, retrieved 12 September 2019