Biryani Brothers
Biryani Brothers is a Pakistani pop music duo[1] founded in early 2014 by Natasha Noorani (vocalist) and Zahra Paracha (guitarist).[2][3] They mostly perform covers of both eastern and western songs.[4]
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,[2][5] was released in 2018 which pays homage to vintage Pakistani advertisements and television network. The second music video named ‘Sab Theek Ho Jaye Ga (IA) was released in April 2019.
Biryani Brothers has made a Cover Song of ‘Thinking Heart’ by 'Poor Rich Boy',[4] a local music band formed by Zain Ahsan and Umer Khan.
Noorani released her single called 'TRACE'[6] in 2018 featuring Shorbanoor,[7] a Lahore-based songwriter.
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,[8] a music festival held in Lahore each year.
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
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b "Biryani Brothers' debut single is a beautiful and nostalgic tribute to doubt and uncertainty". Mosiki. 2 July 2018. Retrieved 5 December 2020.
- ^ "Biryani Brothers". Border Movement. Retrieved 5 December 2020.
- ^ 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= - ^ Habib, Tabish (28 June 2018), Biryani Brothers – Ikisvi Sadi (Short, Music), Natasha Noorani, Zahra Paracha, Zain Peerzada, Misbah Uddin, retrieved 5 December 2020
- ^ "Natasha Noorani releases new single TRACE". The Nation. 14 November 2020. Retrieved 5 December 2020.
- ^ beehype (3 December 2020). "Pakistan: Natasha Noorani – "Trace" feat. Shorbanoor". beehype – Best Music from Around the World. Retrieved 5 December 2020.
- ^ "The Biryani Brothers Show How Retro Is Really Done With Original Track 'Ikisvi Sadi'". ProperGaanda. 30 June 2018. Retrieved 5 December 2020.