Tag archive for ‘Salman Ahmed’

Salman Ahmed & Junaid Jamshed – Unplugged session (Watch Video)

by Waqas Sarwar - on Dec 25th 2011 - 2 Comments

Junaid Jamshed is making his comeback with his popular song “Dil Dil” and Junoon’s famous song, “Jazba”.

Check Out the Unplugged Session !

Junaid Jamshed To Make his Comeback In Collaboration with Salman Ahmed

by Arfa Mahmood - on Dec 23rd 2011 - 1 Comment

A few months ago, Junoon’s vocalist and guitarist Salman Ahmed tweeted about his collaboration with Junaid Jamshed. He didn’t elaborate the news and just gave a hint. But now the news has been broken that Junaid Jamshed is making his comeback with his popular song “Dil Dil” and Junoon’s famous song, “Jazba”.

Actually the news came up as a photo posted by Salman Ahmed, in which both the singers were doing rehearsals for their upcoming songs. For this picture, Salman Ahmed quipped, “We’re recording a 21st century version of Dil Dil Pakistan & Jazba”.

I think the collaboration of both the people will bring something new and different in the upcoming year. (more…)

Usman Riaz to cover “Saeen” for Junoon 20th Anniversary Album

by Danish Mughal - on Sep 19th 2011 - No Comments

Usman Riaz covers Junoon Sufi Rock Track SaeenThe young talented Pianist/Guitarist and tapping expert Usman Riaz will be re-doing Junoon’s hit Sufi track “Saeen” for the 20th Anniversary Album of the Band.

Usman, who came on to the music front via popular music show UTH Records, chose the famous track Saeen to pay tribute to the U2 of Asia.

Saeen which is Junoon’s one of the greatest track from their best-selling album “Inquilaab“‘ helped the band in 90′s to further establish their Sufi-Rock style. Now 20 years after the bands formation Usman Riaz is interpreting one of their many signature melodies in his own style.

Salman Ahmad upon hearing Usman’s interpretation said: (more…)

Junoon – Chand Sitara (Final Version) [Download Mp3]

by Staff - on Sep 10th 2011 - 1 Comment

Check out Junoon’s 20th Anniversary song and anthem Chand Sitara, the lyrics of which are penned down by Shoaib Mansoor. This is unmastered and special preview the final version of Salman Ahmed’s new Junoon song with Brian O’Connell. Check out the final version of Chand Sitara:

 Listen/Download :  Junoon – Chand Sitara (Final)

Junoon 20th Anniversary song Chand Sitara lyrics by Shoaib Mansoor

Salman Ahmad feat Peter Gabriel – Pakistan Hai Hamara (Official Music Video)

by Ata ur Rehman S. - on Mar 25th 2011 - No Comments

Artist: Salman Ahmad feat. Peter Gabriel

Song: Pakistan Hai Hamara

 

 

Rock & Roll Jihad by Salman Ahmed of Junoon

by Staff - on Feb 22nd 2010 - 2 Comments

Salman Ahmed's rock n roll jihadA rock star’s journey to social revolution

By Saher Baloch

It is not easy to understand Salman Ahmed, a self-confessed “Jihadi” who was the famed lead guitarist of the now defunct Sufi-rock band, Junoon. He has simple ideas, but through his constant shifting from one thought to another, it seems he does not want to be slotted into any category. He speaks whatever he feels like, and through his answers, comes across as a person who is constantly reinventing himself.

Salman Ahmed has also been appointed as the goodwill ambassador of the United Nations for HIV/AIDS, because of which he has been making appearances on international forums and fund generating functions. (more…)

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