Saakin

Saakin
OriginIslamabad, Pakistan
GenresAlternative rock
Sufi music
Members
  • Ibrahim Akram
  • Ali Hamdani
  • Usman Shakeel
  • Varqa Faraid
  • Parham Faraid

Saakin is a band from Islamabad, Pakistan.[1] Formed in 2011, the group's line-up consists of drummer Ibrahim Akram, guitarist Ali Hamdani, vocalist Usman Shakeel, pianist Varqa Faraid and bass guitarist Parham Faraid.[2][3] Saakin won the Lux Style Award for Best Emerging Talent in Music in 2019.[4][5]

  1. ^ Baji, Band (2021-03-16). "Saakin's newest release is a cautionary tale against being manipulated by electronic screens". Images. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
  2. ^ "Islamabad-based band releases arguably 2018's best music video so far". The Express Tribune. 2018-06-28. Retrieved 2021-03-11.
  3. ^ "Saakin is working on a new single". The News International. 2019-09-16. Retrieved 2021-03-12.
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  5. ^ "Sakin: "Best Emerging Talent in Music" LUX 2019 Award Winner for Saqi-e-Bawafa". Ismailimail. 2019-08-10. Retrieved 2021-03-12.