Abida Parveen
The Queen of Sufi music, globally celebrated.
Junoon
Pakistan\'s most legendary Sufi-rock band.
Noori
Lahore rock band beloved across South Asia.
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan
Nephew and heir to Nusrat\'s qawwali legacy.
Ali Sethi
Lahore-born classical-pop crossover artist.
Sajjad Ali
Lahore-born legendary Pakistani vocalist.
The Lahore music scene
Lahore (Pakistan) is represented on the Genesis of Sound map by 6 bands and artists across 3 genres. Sufi qawwali\'s spiritual home and Pakistan\'s cultural and cinematic capital.
The most represented genres are classical (3), rock (2) and pop (1).
The earliest year on record is Abida Parveen (1954) and the latest is Noori (1996); the busiest decade on the map is the 1990s with 2 acts.
Notable acts to start with: Abida Parveen, Junoon, Noori and Rahat Fateh Ali Khan. Every entry links to Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube searches.
Nearby music scenes
Questions about Lahore music
What music is Lahore known for?
Lahore is known for classical music. Notable acts include Abida Parveen, Junoon, Noori.
How many bands are from Lahore?
The Genesis of Sound map features 6 bands and artists from Lahore, spanning classical, rock, pop.