Aahad Nayani
Aahad Nayani احد نایانی | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | Karachi, Pakistan |
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| Occupation(s) | drummer |
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| Years active | 2010–present |
| Labels | EMI |
Aahad Nayani (
Early life
Nayani was born in
He was playing drums with a Pakistani popular band (Strings Band)
Career
Early career
Nayani played many underground gigs pre-2010. It was when the situation in the country got worst due to increasing terrorism that the music scene went into decline with many other band members from different bands moving out to foreign countries.
Strings
Nayani took part in a show called Azm-i-Alishan, judged by Strings. On the fifth day of the show, Bilal Maqsood, lead-guitarist and vocalist of Strings, asked Nayani to play with them on a session.[1] Since joining Strings in 2010, Nayani has been extensively touring with them and fulfilling his dream of playing at Berklee College of Music.[5] Strings upcoming album 30 will be Nayani’s first studio album.[1]
Personal life
Nayani had a passion for drums since a very young age, as he was inspired by
Discography
Coke Studio - Pakistan
- Season 7(2014)
- Season 8(2015)
- Season 9(2016)
- Season 10(2017)
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h Khan, Shameen. "The not-so-little drummer boy". www.dawn.com. DAWN. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
- ^ "SEASON 8 ARTISTS". www.cokestudio.com.pk. Coke Studio Pakistan. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
- ^ "SEASON 9 ARTISTS". www.cokestudio.com.pk. Coke Studio Pakistan. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
- ^ "SEASON 10 ARTISTS". www.cokestudio.com.pk. Coke Studio Pakistan. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
- ^ "5 questions with Aahad Niyani: The drummer doesn't like his nose!". www.dawn.com. DAWN. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
- ^ a b Shaikh, Shahzeb (April 20, 2014). "Note by note: The making of Aahad Nayani". tns.thenews.com.pk. The News. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
- ^ "Aahad Nayani: Drummer/Percussionist with South Asian pop band Strings". www.ismailimail.blog. Ismaili Mail. December 21, 2011. Retrieved July 30, 2018.