Celebrating the life and works of journalist Daniel Pearl and his love for music, the yearly concert by US Consulate Karachi this time featured Sindh's very own Sufi folk rock band 'the sketches' and Karachi-based fusion orchestra called 'Sounds of Kolachi'.
A part of the international network of concerts held annually to remember and honour the musical spirit of the late American journalist, the evening was hosted by the US Consul General Grace Shelton at her Residence.
Created in 2002 to promote cross-cultural understanding, tolerance and peace through music the Daniel pearl world music days according to her since then has seen the participation of thousands of performances all over the globe. Including the Karachi edition, the 15th world music day this year is to be held in over 60 countries, added the Counsel General.
Led by its founder vocalist Saif Samejo, the popular folk rock band called The sketches was the opening act of the evening. Promoting the ideas of love, peace and harmony Samejo said the songs chosen for the night are on the poetry of great Sufi Mystics like Bulleh Shah, Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai and others.
Following an impressive performance by the Sketches from interior Sindh, the audience was further enthralled by the unique and experimental music style of the Karachi based band cum orchestra. Ahsan Bari of the Sounds Kolachi said a mix of original and cover songs their performance also includes a tribute to Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.
Built around the message of "Harmony for Humanity" the Daniel Pearl Music World Music Days concerts has included over 13,900 performances in 140 countries across the globe.
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