Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Sonya Rehman reports on art and culture from South Asia and beyond. Currently working on their third album, slated for release ...

Pakistani music is reaching global audiences at an unprecedented pace, with new data indicating a sharp rise in international streaming over the past five years. The trend became particularly visible ...

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. Listen 4:34 Listen to the Story ...

Pakistan, Sept. 7 -- Coke Studio Pakistan's hit song Pasoori has crossed one billion views on YouTube. The milestone makes it the first Pakistan-made music video to reach the landmark. Ali Sethi and ...

Friday, July 24, 2026. It was six in the evening when heavy rain lashed Madani Avenue in Dhaka. Water pooled in front of the stage, and many in the crowd were drenched. Yet, no one was leaving. If ...

Music has a unique way of crossing borders, languages and politics. As the we celebrate World Music Day today on June 21, it is worth looking at one of South Asia’s most fascinating cultural ...