Faisal Kapadia

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Faisal Kapadia
فیصل کپاڈیا
Background information
Born (1971-06-29) June 29, 1971 (age 52)
Karachi, Pakistan
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer-songwriter
  • guitarist
  • song producer
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active1988–present
Labels

Faisal Kapadia (

Bollywood music in 2006.[2]

He along with fellow Strings band member Bilal Maqsood has been a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for Pakistan since September 2005.[3]

Career

Strings

In 1988, he started Strings (band) with his other three class fellow Bilal Maqsood, Rafiq Wazir Ali and Kareem Bashir Bhoy)[4]

Solo singer

After dissolution of Strings band,[5][6][7] he started as solo singer.[8][9] He started as solo singer from Coke Studio (Pakistani TV program).[10]

Personal life

Kapadia is of

R. D. Burman as influences as well as those of U2, Bryan Adams, Sting and Bon Jovi.[11]

Discography

Albums with Strings
Compilation album

Solo

Zindagi Jahaan Le Jaaye (debut solo album)February 2nd 2024

  • Jaadu[12]
  • Phir Milenge with Young Stunners in
    CokeStudio14[13]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Faisal Kapadia Makes Solo Debut With Young Stunners For Last Coke Studio Track | Reviewit.pk". reviewit.pk. 2022-03-22. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
  2. ^ "Contemporary artistes upbeat as Pakistani music goes global with streaming platform". www.geo.tv. Retrieved 2023-11-17.
  3. ^ "National ambassadors". UNICEF. 15 May 2019. Retrieved 19 February 2020.
  4. ^ "Strings – Dawn News interview". Retrieved 25 June 2008 – via YouTube.
  5. ^ "Pak band Strings parts ways after 33 years, fans say 'thank you for all the music'". The Indian Express. 2021-03-26. Retrieved 2023-11-17.
  6. ^ Scroll Staff (2021-03-26). "Watch: Pakistani band Strings is breaking up after 33 years. Listen to some of their popular numbers". Scroll.in. Retrieved 2023-11-17.
  7. ^ "Pakistani band Strings disbands after 33 years of creating music". WION. Retrieved 2023-11-17.
  8. ^ "Faisal Kapadia talks about his first solo concert | Instep | thenews.com.pk". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2023-11-17.
  9. ^ "Faisal Kapadia Makes Solo Debut With Young Stunners For Last Coke Studio Track | Reviewit.pk". reviewit.pk. 2022-03-22. Retrieved 2023-11-17.
  10. ^ "Faisal Kapadia kick-starts solo career with Coke Studio's 'Phir Milenge'". Daily Pakistan Global. 2022-03-22. Retrieved 2023-11-17.
  11. ^ Chatterjee, Madhusree (2013-12-05). "Pakistan's 'String' is still the melodious, youthful 1990s at 25 — a south Asian conversation". Retrieved 2023-11-18.
  12. ^ "'Jaadu' is a feel-good song: Faisal Kapadia on new music". The Express Tribune. 2023-09-28. Retrieved 2023-11-17.
  13. ^ "Faisal Kapadia is ready for the thrill of new beginnings after Strings". Images. 2022-03-22. Retrieved 2023-10-26.

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