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

Saakin is a band from Islamabad, Pakistan. 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.[1][2] Saakin won the Lux Style Award for Best Emerging Talent in Music in 2019.[3][4]

Members

  • Ibrahim Akram – drums
  • Ali Hamdani – guitars
  • Usman Shakeel – vocals
  • Varqa Faraid – keyboards
  • Parham Faraid – bass[5]

Discography

Singles

  • "Saqi-e-Bawafa"
  • "Sik Mitraan"
  • "Zindagi Tamasha"
  • "Intebah"

Awards

In 2019, Saakin received the Lux Style Award for Best Emerging Talent in Music.[3][6]

References

  1. ↑ "Islamabad-based band releases arguably 2018's best music video so far". The Express Tribune. 2018-06-28. Retrieved 2021-03-11.
  2. ↑ "Saakin is working on a new single". The News International. 2019-09-16. Retrieved 2021-03-12.
  3. 1 2 "People's Choice: 'Saaqi-e-Bawafa' wins Express Tribune's Song of the Year award". The Express Tribune. 2019-01-01. Retrieved 2021-03-11.
  4. ↑ "Sakin: "Best Emerging Talent in Music" LUX 2019 Award Winner for Saqi-e-Bawafa". Ismailimail. 2019-08-10. Retrieved 2021-03-12.
  5. ↑ Baji, Band (2019-12-01). "SOUNDCHECK: THE SOUNDS OF SILENCE". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2021-03-12.
  6. ↑ admin (2019-08-21). "Saakin wins lux style 2019 award". Pakistan Observer. Retrieved 2021-03-11.
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