Saakin

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Saakin
Origin Islamabad, Pakistan
Genres Alternative rock
Sufi music
Members
  • Ibrahim Akram
  • Ali Hamdani
  • Usman Shakeel
  • Varqa Faraid
  • Parham Faraid

Saakin is a band from Islamabad, Pakistan. [1] Formed in 2011, the group's line-up consists of drummer Ibrahim Akram, guitarist Ali Hamdani, vocalist Usman Shakeel, pianist Varqa Faraid and bass guitarist Parham Faraid. [2] [3] Saakin won the Lux Style Award for Best Emerging Talent in Music in 2019. [4] [5]

Contents

Members

Discography

Singles

Awards

In 2019, Saakin received the Lux Style Award for Best Emerging Talent in Music. [4] [7]

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