Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
Qawwali\'s greatest voice, globally revered.
Strings
Pakistan\'s most beloved rock duo.
Atif Aslam
One of South Asia\'s biggest playback and pop vocalists.
Fuzon
Pakistani sufi-rock fusion band.
Ali Zafar
Pakistan's versatile pop icon.
Shehzad Roy
Karachi pop and social-activist musician.
The Karachi music scene
Karachi (Pakistan) is represented on the Genesis of Sound map by 6 bands and artists across 3 genres. Coke Studio\'s launching pad and Pakistan\'s most vibrant pop scene.
The most represented genres are pop (3), rock (2) and classical (1).
The earliest year on record is Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan (1948) and the latest is Fuzon (2002); the busiest decade on the map is the 1980s with 3 acts.
Notable acts to start with: Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Strings, Atif Aslam and Fuzon. Every entry links to Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube searches.
Nearby music scenes
Questions about Karachi music
What music is Karachi known for?
Karachi is known for pop, classical music. Notable acts include Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Strings, Atif Aslam.
How many bands are from Karachi?
The Genesis of Sound map features 6 bands and artists from Karachi, spanning classical, rock, pop.