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14 Wednesday, April 22, 2020 Reports by L N Mallick For events and press releases email [email protected] or L N Mallick Prism L N Mallick call (974) 4000 2222 L N Mallick

Razwan Bobby Sarwar with Rodrigo Alexandre Aguilera. Razwan is all set to perform with from the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra. Razwan brings in innovative ways to teach online The UK-born azwan Bobby Sarwar, to perform with actresses like Salma In Qatar, he and his choir have a UK-born Pakistani mu- Agha and Rekha. He has also per- had the distinction of performing at Pakistani music sic , pianist and formed with popular singers such as Katara, Mall of Qatar, Sheikh Faisal Head of Music at Sher- Abrar ul Haq, Jawad Ahmed, Rahim Museum and QNCC. composer, pianist borne Qatar, has found a Shah, Waris Baig, , Rahat His recent fame comes from a Rnovel way to stay positive in the time Fateh Ali Khan, Hamid Ali Khan, composition that was taken by the and Head of Music at of coronavirus (COVID-19) -- by de- Falak and renowned player BBC to air with the World Athletics veloping musical skills and knowledge Shahbaz Hussain. Championship in Doha. Millions of Sherborne Qatar, has while staying home. As a young boy, Razwan enjoyed people around the world have listened Sarwar has created a YouTube the traditional music of Pakistan and to his compositions. created a YouTube channel for his students to see the was inspired by the music styles of He has also done of wonderful learning that has been go- , folk , , qawwa- an Arabic and is working on a channel for his ing on at home. While teaching and en- li, and pop music. He world fusion song with Rodrigo Al- couraging his students to stay positive feels the country has given some amaz- exandre Aguilera, an international students to stay and develop their musical skills, Ra- ing artists and unique styles of music. song writer and composer, and Hay- positive and hone zwan is also working towards creative Razwan is also proud of how the dee Soul, a professional ways to teach music online and ways to Pakistan Coke Studio has become a and producer. their musical skills in continue the passion of learning. platform for artists to showcase their Razwan is working on many Razwan, who feels music is a way talents. One of his closest friends and wonderful projects with Shara- these difficult times to lift one’s energy, hopes the corona- international percussionist Babar ka Holdings, Sherborne Qatar, virus pandemic will be over soon. Khanna has been a part of this music Kidzania, Haydee Soul, Katara, Thanking the health profession- platform from the very beginning. Ra- Mall of Qatar and various oth- als at the frontlines of fighting the zwan and Babar have worked on many er organisations. His recent pandemic and the Qatari authorities a musical project together. composition, ‘Tumhi Ho’, for providing care and support to the His education as a music composer has crossed over a million community, he said, “It’s important to and educator continues to develop and views. He is working stay at home and adhere to the rules support his career as he continues to on many new com- and regulations in Qatar. Keep safe create and develop musical projects. positions to inspire and healthy, and most importantly, This includes at the Royal and motivate the stay positive and keep smiling. This Albert Hall, London with more than community. time will pass and we need to stay 1,000 pupils, and developing an out- This year Razwan strong as a community.” standing music department in vari- aims to showcase a wonderful pro- Performing and teaching from a ous schools in England and Qatar. His ject with the Pakistan embassy and very young age, Razwan created his first choir has become the talk of the town Pakistan Professional Forum Qatar Pakistani music at the age of 15. with their versatility. (PPFQ). “This will be a blend of differ- This album was a blend of Pop, Bhan- Razwan has organised events and ent genres and styles of music. Many gra, Folk and Rock styles of music. projects all over the world and has per- international artists in Doha, includ- Having started his music career by formed with international artists. He ing musicians from the Qatar Philhar- learning the tabla (a membranophone has a number of , singles and monic Orchestra (QPO), and students percussion instrument), Razwan con- music jingles to his credit which are of Pakistani schools are involved in the tinued to learn the drum, keyboard currently available in the market. He project,” said Razwan. and finally the piano. He has been has appeared on TV and radio and also Razwan has been working with Razwan Bobby fortunate to be surrounded by a range has had the privilege to perform before many artists and orgnisations to cre- Sarwar of music styles and musicians from the former Gen- ate innovative ideas in music. He can Razwan is working with Haydee Soul, a around the world. eral at an event to be contacted at 33435946 if any sup- professional musician and producer. Razwan has had the opportunity mark the Basant Festival in Pakistan. port for music is required.

Shahid Rafique Naz: A poet whose work deals with contemporary issues

hahid Rafique Naz is Syed Faheemuddin during my counted among a few previous job in Pakistan. He Seminent poets who have guided me and encouraged me I started writing in produced well-acclaimed po- to pursue my passion. After etic creations while pursuing I met him again in Qatar, he 1998 after meeting with their professions. persuaded me to compile my Syed Faheemuddin during Born in Mirpur Mathelo, poetry in the shape of a book. my previous job in Pakistan. District Ghotki, prov- My first book was published in He guided me and ince, Naz has been associated April 2018 which was formally with oil and gas sector in Qa- released at a ceremony organ- encouraged me to pursue tar since 2004. He received ised by Pakistan my passion. After I met him his early schooling in Mirpur Association again in Qatar, he persuaded Mathelo and graduated from Qatar in me to compile my poetry in Shah Abdul Latif University, June 2018. I the shape of a book. My first Khairpur, Sindh. He holds am working book was published in April an MBA degree in Project on my sec- Management from Priston ond book 2018. I am working on my University . He which will second book which will be started his career with Engro be published published soon Chemical Pakistan in Da- soon,” re- harki, Sindh in 1997. marked Shahid Rafique Naz A highly sensitive person, Naz. The title cover of Shahid Rafique Naz observes the minute de- Naz’s first Naz’s first collection tails of nature with a keen poetry collection, Harf-e-Naz. Harf-e-Naz was released at a ceremony organised by Pakistan Association Qatar in Doha in June 2018. interest. His poetry revolves ‘Harf-e-Naz’, is a around present day issues, mix of and Qatar-based poet On the other hand, Syed Faheemuddin while his poetry. the love between a man and which touches the hearts of poems. The 128- Naz has written the preface of Faheemuddin is happy that He noted that although Naz cre- a woman, as normally seen in his readers. page book was pub- the book. his efforts have borne fruits. ates words on paper, it seems the work of a majority of po- Naz is greatly indebted to lished by Pakistan “Shahid has studied litera- He is great admirer of Naz’s these are directly coming from ets of present age. His poetry his colleague of yesteryears Association Qatar ture in depth which is abun- poetry and hopes he will his heart. His strong sense of touches serious subjects like Syed Faheemuddin, who is and printed at Raz- dantly reflected in his poetry. write more books in the observation about emotional human emotions, aspirations, chairman of Pakistan Associa- mi Printers. He has One cannot feel that Harf-e- coming period. and behavioral change is seen social injustices, mental issues, tion Qatar. “I started writing dedicated his book Naz is his maiden poetry book,” “Naz is a poet of thoughts, in his poetry. Naz’s poetry does un-fulfilled expectations, etc,” poetry in 1998 after meeting to his better half. writes Shaukat. emotions and nature,” said not merely revolves around said Faheemuddin.