KARACHI
\nThe prestigious Asia Society India Centre held their 6th edition of the Asia Arts Game Changer Awards, hosting their signature virtual gala celebration honouring artists from the continent.
\nThis year it was wonderful to have renowned Pakistani singer Zeb Bangash add soul to the celebration through a rendition of a medley of songs. Hailing from Lahore, Zeb has enthralled audiences with performances crossing cultural and linguistic boundaries. She is also the first Pakistani artist to serve as music director of an award- winning Bollywood film, Lipstick Under My Burkha that went on to receive 18 international film awards.
\nInakshi Sobti,Chief Executive Officer-Asia Society India Centre, was full of appreciation and praises for Zeb as she stated,\u201dZeb\u2019s voice & music during the awards received rave reviews cutting across the barriers of borders and conflict. The virtual world makes such cross cultural and cross border collaborations seamless.
\nThe ability for over 650 participants from across South Asia and South Asia diaspora to connect with each other was a testimony of our shared humanity and the ability of culture to create bridges in an otherwise politically stratified world\u201d
\nFor more than 30 years,Asia Society has been a pioneer in identifying and fostering the latest contemporary Asian artists and engaging new audiences with their work. This year the awards were hosted virtually,keeping the uncertainties of the pandemic in mind.
\n\u201cI am absolutely delighted to have been invited by the Asia Society\u2019s India Centre to be a part of their annual Asia Arts Game Changer Awards\u201d stated Zeb Bangash. Her set of four tracks included the Sinf-e-aahan sound track,Pankh Laga Ke from Eik Thi Maryam,Sambhal Sambhal and Ajaa Re Moray Saiyya.
\nShe added on congratulating the three winners Himmat Shah,Sumakshi Singh and Jasmine Nilani Joseph.
\n\u201cSuch exchanges allow for South Asia\u2019s artist\u2019s fraternity not only to meet meet and engage but to work together on collaborations that might not be otherwise possible\u201d she further added on.
\n\u201cAs always it was absolute pleasure to have partnered with the Asia Society who I have worked with on many an occasion and look forward to doing so again in the future\u201d
\nZeb\u2019s performance had the audiences in mesmerised. The Ark Foundation took to their instagram stating \u201cThe sparkling night was witness to an amazing performance by Zeb Bangash\u201d.
\nJasmine Nilani a Sri Lankan artist and a Winner of the night called Zeb\u2019s performance \u201ca mind blowing musical treat.\u201d Sumakshi Singh, another award. Winner thought that \u201cItwas a treat to hear Zeb Bangash.\u201d
\nZeb Bangash continues to gain global recognition through her work with her inimitable vocal style and expression making waves every time with music lovers all over.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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