Folk artists from interior Sindh (Thar) recently performed at Flood Relief concert in Islamabad and simply rocked the show along with musicians Todd Shea, QB, Arieb Azhar and Yasir and Jawad. Here are some pictures of the flood relief event organized at Kuch Khaas: (more…)
PEACE THROUGH MUSIC
Really Possible or Just a Dream?
Guest Post by Sameen Hassan
The news of the Atif Aslam alliance with the former associates of American Rock band Guns ‘n’ Roses and several other big names of the western music fraternity below the banner of Sonic Peace Makers has been a continuous hothead in the music sorority for the past few months. The brains behind the project comes out to be Todd Shea, an American philanthropist and also the face of the Sonic Peace Makers. The project name is titled as Pakistan-America Peace Through Music Project
For those who do not know about this project, it is an ensemble of artistes from East and West. It will be fashioning fusion of melodies of East and West involving names such as Atif Aslam, Ustad Fateh Ali, Strings etc from Pakistan and John Mayer, Bono etc from the west. The Sonic Peace Makers, earlier last year recorded a song with the voice of Pakistani Youth, Atif Aslam along with Todd Shea and world renowned guitarists Matt Sorum and Lanny Cordolla in the flood affected areas of Pakistan which was well received by the audience. (more…)
A group of musicians from both the East and West have come together to seek a better future for the people of Pakistan
Mark LeVine
Al Jazeera
Calling themselves the Sonic Peacemakers, rather than just sit on their hands and watch the world sink further into violence and disrepair, a group of musicians have decided to come together and put their music and even their bodies on the line to remind people around the world, from the US to Pakistan, of their common histories, dreams, and future. (more…)
Todd Shea — the mastermind behind “Peace through Music” Project
Todd Shea is an American Musician who first came to Pakistan in 2005, to help the earthquake victims. Since then, he has explored & loving Pakistan and now he wants to tell the world that Pakistan is not what is being portrayed in the West or shown in the Media
By Danish Mughal
danish@pakium.com
A month ago, we found some pictures of Atif & Co. jamming with the American Legendary Band “Guns’n’roses”. This was quite shocking yet amusing news for many Pakistani Fans. Everybody knew about Atif’s popularity, but no one could imagine about his collaboration with Guns’n’roses. For this joint project, Mr. Todd Shea should be credited the most. First, Let’s take a look at who Todd Shea is and how he was impressed with Atif Aslam’s music which resulted in the inclusion of him in the American Project.
Who Is Todd Shea?
Basically, Todd Shea is an American Musician & Social Activist, who first came to Pakistan in 2005, to help the earthquake victims. Since then, he has been exploring & loving Pakistan and now he wants to show the world that Pakistan is not what is being portrayed in the West or shown in the Media. It has far most good things and here people are caring & loving. He was also impressed with the Music of Pakistan & also wished to introduce Pakistani Music tunes with his country fellows.
Atif Aslam tells the background story of “Peace Through Music Project”
While talking to a local magazine correspondent, Atif tells the background story that he got the very first call from Todd Shea in which Todd told him about how & when he started listening to Atif’s tracks. Todd listened to his song while driving, and doing relief work somewhere in Northern Areas of Pakistan. He loved his voice & instantly became his fan and started researching about him and then Todd found out that Atif is quite popular among Pakistanis.
On a question, which song of yours impressed him so much that in return he decided you to invite America & do project? Atif’s answer was, “He didn’t point out any single song, but I guess he was impressed with “Aadat” & “Doorie”.
Atif further adds up, “When Todd told me about the project, I instantly accepted this offer. Later on, he introduced me with most famous Director Lanny Cordola, then I was invited to America where a song was recorded in which Matt Sorum, Gilby Clarke & my band members Sarmad Ghaffoor & Sameer Shani was included”
After reading this, one may get the idea about the role of Todd Shea, in organizing such a great project that will fill the gap between the two countries — United States & Pakistan. Â This project will also help the vulnerable children in developing nations, and help create a better, safer world for all the Humanity.
Get more details about “The Pakistan American Peace through Music Project ” &Todd Shea here.
Hashoo foundation whose logo was “Together We Make A Difference” and Umeed-e-Noor whose logo was “Centre For Special Children” conducted this press conference 27-07-2010 at 5:00pm in pearl continental hotel.
Todd Shea (Us Citizen) is a social worker who’s contribution in civil society are a lot. He took part in Azad Kashmir when huge earthquake came there. Various people of Pakistan from civil society as well as the Government of Pakistan salutes his efforts. Pakistan government also gave him the meddle on his efforts. He always have been struggle to tell the rest of the world that people of Pakistan actually are not the terrorists as they have the false image about Pakistan and their nationals. (more…)
