Pakistan Archives - Alan Cross' A Journal of Musical Things

Random music news for Saturday, November 9, 2019

The first edition of Rolling Stone magazine was published on this day in 1967. Over to music new for November

The words “Houston, we have a problem” were uttered on this day in 1970. Now, the music news for April

Anyone who’s familiar with the music scene in Pakistan will know the name Vital Signs, one of the country’s best-known

Then they might sound like this. Dig the sitar–and wait for the traditional music breakdown about two minutes into the

…and flash mob fun ensues. The dude’s name is Usman Riaz, a Senior TED Fellow from Pakistan. At 21, he

Lahore correspondent Wes Malik forwards this video involving XKholoBC, a youth initiative against state censorship in Pakistan. Wes explains: “The

The Licensing Game – Jim Neish in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 023 March 2, 2021
The penultimate sign of fandom, is a team’s jersey. Over the years, the role of the jersey in a team or league’s business has risen to the point where in some leagues it is by far one of the most valuable assets, at least on the team side. Around the world leagues differ in how […]
Mark Silver
Making an Impact, Together! – Kate McKenna & Donnovan Bennett in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 022 February 22, 2021
Personality, intelligence, and work ethic can take you a long way in life. In the media business, however, these traits are simply not enough. Not only will you have to sacrifice to make your dreams come true, but those closest to you will have to share that commitment and all that comes with it. Now […]
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Chasing a Dream – Keith Pelley in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 021 February 8, 2021
From a young hotshot TV producer to one of the world’s top sports executives, Keith Pelley continues to chase his dreams. As Keith puts it, “life is about adventures”, and what an epic one he’s been on, culminating with the European Golf Tour where he’s now CEO and Commissioner. In this episode Keith shares stories […]
Mark Silver