Rock and roll never really died in Pakistan. But it did fade away.

Pop and rock bands used to play in clubs across Pakistan in the more liberal 1980s, but have largely receded from the public eye. One band is still playing and reaching out to other musicians, though, in an effort to keep Pakistani rock and roll alive.

Drummer Allan Smith of the band “RockLite” says 20 years ago there were dozens of bands playing in clubs, discos and parties across the country. Now he says there … [Read More]

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Source: VOA News: Economy and Finance