KARACHI: Another evening of fusion -- blending hip-hop with eastern music -- enthralled a young audience at the residence of the US consul general on Wednesday night.The lawn was packed with youngsters who seemed thrilled with the moves. "I had a really good time," said Bemisal Iqbal who came with her friends. "I wish it was longer."
US CG William Martin said that such events would bring the two countries closer. He declared the event to be special because it was the first time an American hip-hop band worked with Pakistani musicians, as he ended his welcome address with a loud "Karachi rocks!"
FEW also sang their own songs, a few of them in Sudanese Arabic. Each song started off with the DJ reciting couplets of Urdu poetry. At one point, they also wore World Cup t-shirts to express solidarity with Pakistan. Sabri also paired up with a Sudanese singer, Alsarah, to sing Lal Meri Pat that got the audience to its feet.
The Chicago-based band said that they were thrilled to be in the country. "My mother was a bit worried when she got to know about my tour to Pakistan," said Aquil Charlton, the FEW rappers. "But I love being here and will definitely come back again." Pakistan is a beautiful country, he added.
The hip-hop band has been touring the country for the past two weeks. They performed in Islamabad and also conducted workshops for university students. They also performed in Brazil, Colombia, and Morocco as well.
awsome concert . enjoyed alot.... amjad sabri rock
Amman980 2 months ago
AB AYESTA AYESTA AMIRICAN CULTUR K SATH APNAY AP AKO ADDI KARO TA K BAAD MAI PROBLEM NA HO.
shaf1967mohmand 2 months ago
it was a good show in karachi then why they were stopped to perform in lahore
sherecan100 3 months ago
Nice
mafaisal2003 3 months ago