The Best Contemporary Musicians from Pakistan

Contemporary Pop, Sufi, Folk, and Rock Musicians from Pakistan

Pakistani musicians are a wide group of individuals belonging to different musical backgrounds. Today, Pakistani musicians have produced and sung songs in pop, electronic, rock, folk, ghazal and Sufi genres, as well as hip-hop. Here is a list of the best contemporary musicians from Pakistan:

Zeb and Haniya, Soft Pop and Folk

Zeb and Haniya is a popular musical duo from Pakistan. The two singers Zebunnisa Bangash and Haniya, are cousins. Their work is renowned in Pakistan, as they have released multiple albums in several languages. They are also playback singers who have sung songs in films, and for famous musical shows in Pakistan.

Abdullah Siddiqui, Electronica

Abdullah Siddiqui is an emerging electronica vocalist and producer. He has produced tracks for artists, and has released his first album, also performing on musical programs in Pakistan. His work is growing in popularity in Pakistan’s electronic music scene, which is one emerging genre for musicians.

Atif Aslam, Pop and Pop Rock

Atif Aslam is a popular singer from Pakistan. He has performed with the band, Jal, and now sings independently, as a playback singer, and recording artist. He has been featured in musical channels, released several independent albums, and has collaborated with a number of international artists from several countries.

Bilal Khan, Pop Rock and Country

Bilal Khan is a singer from Pakistan. He is a performer who alternates as a songwriter. He has performed in musical shows, at concerts across Pakistan and internationally, and has released multiple songs in Urdu and English. His style of music is a fusion of Western pop rock and country music, which is popular within Pakistan.

Ali Sethi, Soul and Folk

Ali Sethi is a singer from Pakistan. He is a performer who alternates as a composer. He has performed as a playback singer, has released singles, and has performed on popular musical shows in Pakistan. He has performed multiple poems and ghazals of Pakistan, and has composed music with international artists. His music is a fusion of soul, and folk, drawing on folk music and poems from Pakistan.

Farhan Saeed, Rock and Pop

Farhan Saeed is a singer from Pakistan. He has performed with the band, Jal, and independently. He has recorded songs as a playback artist, released singles, and performed in concerts and musical shows across Pakistan and internationally. His music falls within the genres of pop and rock, and is sung in the languages of Urdu, and Punjabi.