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'''Biryani Brothers''' is a Pakistani pop music duo<ref>{{Cite web|last=Abbasi|first=Sindhu|date=5 September 2019|title=Biryani Brothers are a retro musical duo that isn't afraid to laugh at themselves|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1183619|access-date=5 December 2020|website=Images|language=en}}</ref> founded in early 2014 by Natasha Noorani (vocalist) and Zahra Paracha (guitarist).<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=2 July 2018|title=Biryani Brothers' debut single is a beautiful and nostalgic tribute to doubt and uncertainty|url=http://mosiki.co/taaza/biryani-brothers-ikisvi-sadi/|access-date=5 December 2020|website=Mosiki|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Biryani Brothers|url=http://www.bordermovement.com/artists/biryani-brothers/|access-date=5 December 2020|website=Border Movement|language=en}}</ref> They mostly perform covers of both eastern and western songs.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|last=https://www.youlinmagazine.com|first=Youlin Magazine|title=Living it up with the 'Biryani Bros' – Sadeem Shaikh – Youlin Magazine|url=https://www.youlinmagazine.com/article/living-it-up-with-the-biryani-bros/NTIw|access-date=5 December 2020|website=www.youlinmagazine.com|language=en}}</ref>


'''Biryani Brothers''' is a Pakistani pop music duo<ref>{{Cite web|last=Abbasi|first=Sindhu|date=5 September 2019|title=Biryani Brothers are a retro musical duo that isn't afraid to laugh at themselves|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1183619|access-date=5 December 2020|website=Images|language=en}}</ref> formed in early 2014 by Natasha Noorani (vocalist) and Zahra Paracha (guitarist).<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=2 July 2018|title=Biryani Brothers' debut single is a beautiful and nostalgic tribute to doubt and uncertainty|url=http://mosiki.co/taaza/biryani-brothers-ikisvi-sadi/|access-date=5 December 2020|website=Mosiki|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Biryani Brothers|url=http://www.bordermovement.com/artists/biryani-brothers/|access-date=5 December 2020|website=Border Movement|language=en}}</ref> They primarily perform covers of both eastern and western songs.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|last=https://www.youlinmagazine.com|first=Youlin Magazine|title=Living it up with the 'Biryani Bros' – Sadeem Shaikh – Youlin Magazine|url=https://www.youlinmagazine.com/article/living-it-up-with-the-biryani-bros/NTIw|access-date=5 December 2020|website=www.youlinmagazine.com|language=en}}</ref>
== Performances ==
These two women have performed in gigs at restaurants and cafes in [[Karachi]]. Their first music video ''Ikisvi Sadi'' (21st century) directed by Tabish Habib,<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Citation|last=Habib|first=Tabish|title=Biryani Brothers – Ikisvi Sadi|date=28 June 2018|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11772372/|type=Short, Music|others=Natasha Noorani, Zahra Paracha, Zain Peerzada, Misbah Uddin|access-date=5 December 2020}}</ref> was released in 2018 which pays homage to [[Vintage Culture|vintage]] Pakistani advertisements and television network. The second music video named ‘Sab Theek Ho Jaye Ga (IA) was released in April 2019.


Both women are graduates of [[Lahore University of Management Sciences]] (LUMS). Noorani earned a degree in [[political science]] and Paracha in sociology-[[anthropology]]. They active contributors to the music society of LUMS. They are the founders of Lahore Music Meet, a music festival held in Lahore each year.<ref>{{Cite web|date=30 June 2018|title=The Biryani Brothers Show How Retro Is Really Done With Original Track 'Ikisvi Sadi'|url=https://www.propergaanda.com/lmm-founders-and-biryani-bros-show-how-retro-is-really-done-with-original-track-ikisvi-sadi/|access-date=5 December 2020|website=ProperGaanda|language=en-US}}</ref>
Biryani Brothers has made a [[cover song]] of ‘Thinking Heart’ by 'Poor Rich Boy',<ref name=":1" /> a local music band formed by Zain Ahsan and Umer Khan.

The band was featured in [[Forbes]] in early 2018. The duo aims to bridge the music gap in Pakistan by promoting Pakistani talent to a wider audience.{{cn}}

== Performances ==
Biryani Brothers have performed at gigs in restaurants and cafes around [[Karachi]].


Their first music video was titled ''21st century'', and was directed by Tabish Habib and released in 2018. It pays homage to [[Vintage Culture|vintage]] Pakistani advertisements and television networks. Their second music video named ''Sab Theek Ho Jaye Ga'' was released in April 2019.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Citation|last=Habib|first=Tabish|title=Biryani Brothers – Ikisvi Sadi|date=28 June 2018|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11772372/|type=Short, Music|others=Natasha Noorani, Zahra Paracha, Zain Peerzada, Misbah Uddin|access-date=5 December 2020}}</ref>
Noorani released her single called 'TRACE'<ref>{{Cite web|date=14 November 2020|title=Natasha Noorani releases new single TRACE|url=https://nation.com.pk/14-Nov-2020/natasha-noorani-releases-new-single-trace|access-date=5 December 2020|website=The Nation|language=en}}</ref> in 2018 featuring Shorbanoor,<ref>{{Cite web|last=beehype|date=3 December 2020|title=Pakistan: Natasha Noorani – "Trace" feat. Shorbanoor|url=https://beehy.pe/natasha-noorani-trace-shorbanoor-pakistan/|access-date=5 December 2020|website=beehype – Best Music from Around the World}}</ref> a Lahore-based songwriter.


Biryani Brothers have made a [[cover song]] of ‘Thinking Heart’ by 'Poor Rich Boy', a local music band formed by Zain Ahsan and Umer Khan.<ref name=":1" />
== About musicians ==
Both women are graduates of [[Lahore University of Management Sciences]] (LUMS). Noorani has a degree in [[political science]] while Paracha has it in sociology-[[anthropology]]. These two ladies were active contributors to the music society of LUMS. These talented ladies are also the founders of Lahore Music Meet,<ref>{{Cite web|date=30 June 2018|title=The Biryani Brothers Show How Retro Is Really Done With Original Track 'Ikisvi Sadi'|url=https://www.propergaanda.com/lmm-founders-and-biryani-bros-show-how-retro-is-really-done-with-original-track-ikisvi-sadi/|access-date=5 December 2020|website=ProperGaanda|language=en-US}}</ref> a music festival held in Lahore each year.


Noorani released her single called 'TRACE' in 2018 featuring Shorbanoor, a Lahore-based songwriter.<ref>{{Cite web|date=14 November 2020|title=Natasha Noorani releases new single TRACE|url=https://nation.com.pk/14-Nov-2020/natasha-noorani-releases-new-single-trace|access-date=5 December 2020|website=The Nation|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=beehype|date=3 December 2020|title=Pakistan: Natasha Noorani – "Trace" feat. Shorbanoor|url=https://beehy.pe/natasha-noorani-trace-shorbanoor-pakistan/|access-date=5 December 2020|website=beehype – Best Music from Around the World}}</ref>
== Global representation ==
The band was featured on [[Forbes]] (a global media company) in early 2018. Biryani Brothers aims to bridge the music gap in Pakistan by promoting and taking Pakistani talent all over the globe.


== References ==
== References ==
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[[Category:Pakistani pop music groups]]
[[Category:Pakistani pop music groups]]
[[Category:Female musical duos]]

Revision as of 20:46, 2 January 2021

Biryani Brothers is a Pakistani pop music duo[1] formed in early 2014 by Natasha Noorani (vocalist) and Zahra Paracha (guitarist).[2][3] They primarily perform covers of both eastern and western songs.[4]

Both women are graduates of Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS). Noorani earned a degree in political science and Paracha in sociology-anthropology. They active contributors to the music society of LUMS. They are the founders of Lahore Music Meet, a music festival held in Lahore each year.[5]

The band was featured in Forbes in early 2018. The duo aims to bridge the music gap in Pakistan by promoting Pakistani talent to a wider audience.[citation needed]

Performances

Biryani Brothers have performed at gigs in restaurants and cafes around Karachi.

Their first music video was titled 21st century, and was directed by Tabish Habib and released in 2018. It pays homage to vintage Pakistani advertisements and television networks. Their second music video named Sab Theek Ho Jaye Ga was released in April 2019.[2][6]

Biryani Brothers have made a cover song of ‘Thinking Heart’ by 'Poor Rich Boy', a local music band formed by Zain Ahsan and Umer Khan.[4]

Noorani released her single called 'TRACE' in 2018 featuring Shorbanoor, a Lahore-based songwriter.[7][8]

References

  1. ^ Abbasi, Sindhu (5 September 2019). "Biryani Brothers are a retro musical duo that isn't afraid to laugh at themselves". Images. Retrieved 5 December 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Biryani Brothers' debut single is a beautiful and nostalgic tribute to doubt and uncertainty". Mosiki. 2 July 2018. Retrieved 5 December 2020.
  3. ^ "Biryani Brothers". Border Movement. Retrieved 5 December 2020.
  4. ^ a b https://www.youlinmagazine.com, Youlin Magazine. "Living it up with the 'Biryani Bros' – Sadeem Shaikh – Youlin Magazine". www.youlinmagazine.com. Retrieved 5 December 2020. {{cite web}}: External link in |last= (help)
  5. ^ "The Biryani Brothers Show How Retro Is Really Done With Original Track 'Ikisvi Sadi'". ProperGaanda. 30 June 2018. Retrieved 5 December 2020.
  6. ^ Habib, Tabish (28 June 2018), Biryani Brothers – Ikisvi Sadi (Short, Music), Natasha Noorani, Zahra Paracha, Zain Peerzada, Misbah Uddin, retrieved 5 December 2020
  7. ^ "Natasha Noorani releases new single TRACE". The Nation. 14 November 2020. Retrieved 5 December 2020.
  8. ^ beehype (3 December 2020). "Pakistan: Natasha Noorani – "Trace" feat. Shorbanoor". beehype – Best Music from Around the World. Retrieved 5 December 2020.