Saakin Explained

Saakin
Origin:	Islamabad, Pakistan
Genre:	Alternative rock Sufi music
Current 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]

Members

• Ibrahim Akram – drums
• Ali Hamdani – guitars
• Usman Shakeel – vocals
• Varqa Faraid – keyboards
• Parham Faraid – bass^[5]

Discography

Singles

• Saqi-e-Bawafa (2018)
• Sik Mitraan (2019)
• Zindagi Tamasha (2019)
• Intebah (2021)
• Tanam (2024)

Awards

In 2019, Saakin received the Lux Style Award for Best Emerging Talent in Music.^{[6] [7]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Baji . Band . 2021-03-16 . Saakin's newest release is a cautionary tale against being manipulated by electronic screens . 2024-02-26 . Images . en.
2. Web site: 2018-06-28. Islamabad-based band releases arguably 2018's best music video so far. 2021-03-11. The Express Tribune. en.
3. Web site: 2019-09-16. Saakin is working on a new single. 2021-03-12. The News International. en.
4. Web site: 2019-08-10. Sakin: “Best Emerging Talent in Music” LUX 2019 Award Winner for Saqi-e-Bawafa. 2021-03-12. Ismailimail. en.
5. Web site: Baji. Band. 2019-12-01. SOUNDCHECK: THE SOUNDS OF SILENCE. 2021-03-12. DAWN.COM. en.
6. Web site: 2019-01-01. People's Choice: 'Saaqi-e-Bawafa' wins Express Tribune's Song of the Year award. 2021-03-11. The Express Tribune. en.
7. Web site: admin. 2019-08-21. Saakin wins lux style 2019 award. 2021-03-11. Pakistan Observer. en-US.