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

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I am Azeem Hunzai, a vocalist from the majestic Hunza Valley in Northern Pakistan. I aim to share the celebration of Gilgit Baltistan’s rich cultural heritage through folk songs and resistance poetry. I mostly sing in my Indegunious language isolate called Burushaski. I also sing in Khowar, Shina and Urdu. Across centuries the poetic intellectual tradition remains the heartbeat of folklore and resilience against political exploitation and alienation. Our indigenous intellect has been transmitted orally through poetry and yet not adequately scribed. Through my music, I aim to honor our heritage, preserving fading tunes and giving voice to the silenced. Each song is a tribute to our past, and a promise to the future to keep our culture heritage alive.

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

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

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