The inspiration for this symphony is derived from the backdrop of Indus Valley which includes our rivers, shrines, temples, agricultural celebrations, mountains, lakes, seas & Dravidian tribes. The Sketches has made a conscious effort to compose all aspects of this imagery into our Modern Ensemble Canvas. The composition features local musicians from all the parts the band sailed through.

Tracing the Indus - A Symphony for Dubai Expo Pakistan Pavilion 2020 - The Sketches

Symphony Collaborative Artists:

Shehnai : Ustad Abdullah Khan
Narr : Faqeer Zulfiqar
Naghara : Aijaz Faqeer
Alghooza : Karo Hajam
Khartal : Shoukat Faqeer
Rounti : Ajmal Bheel
Chitali Sitar : Rahim Ullah Danish 
Rabab : Irfan Ali Taj
Ghunguro: Bhagat Bhooro
Ghatam/Matki: Zulfiqar Ali
Dholak: Amb Jogi
Dhol: Shokat
Damboro: Bhittai Fakirs (Bhitshah) 
Chang: Lutf Ali
Female Vocals :Shamoon Bai
Male Vocals : Bhagat Bhoora Laal 

A very kind thank to chief curator of Pakistan Pavilion Dubai Expo 2020 Noor Jehan Bilgrami for giving us opportunity to create the symphony. 


The Soundtrack is composed, designed & produced by The Sketches (Lahooti)

Tracing the Indus - A Symphony - Dubai Expo Pakistan Pavilion 2020 - The Sketches

The Sketches is a Sindh, Jamshoro based band. Their journey of music is full of experiments and diverse.

Tracing the Indus - A Symphony - Dubai Expo Pakistan Pavilion 2020 - The Sketches

THE SKETCHES!