Zeb, Haniya stir audience at Turkish Embassy

ISLAMABAD - Pakistani music is deeply captivating as well as absorbing since it introduces the country’s talented youth across the globe.
Engin Soysal, Ambassador, of Turkey, expressed these views while addressing the audience at a musical function organised by the Turkish Embassy.
Commenting on the performances of young Pakistani artists Zeb and Haniya, the Turkish ambassador said, “I was so amused at the splendid
demonstration of high quality musical.” He called the young Pakistani artists having immense potential.
The two singers, Zeb and Haniya presented songs in Urdu, English, Pushto and even in Turkish language and received applause from the crowd
comprising local music lovers, diplomats from different countries.
The programme was part of regular cultural events being organised by Turkish Embassy. The female band was started by these two female musicians,
Zebunnisa Bangash and Haniya Aslam, based in Lahore and the songs seamlessly mix blues grooves and jazzy rhythms into complex melodies grounded
in local traditions. “Pakistan is a wonderful country and I’m sure everyone here has enjoyed every bit of Pakistani songs created by these youngsters.
Youth from Pakistan and Turkey can play important and vital role in further promoting the traditional, brotherly and strong relations between the two
countries. This is the basic motive behind today’s concert,” added the Turkish Envoy.
“Strangely addictive, the song floats within the recess of your mind and makes permanent place for itself,” observed Engin Soysal agreeing with a