Posts Tagged ‘Salman Ahmad’

Exclusive Interview: Salman Ahmad talks about Rock & Roll Jihad

With 30 million record sales under his belt, and with fans including Bono and Al Gore, Pakistan born Salman Ahmad is renowned for being the first rock & roll star to destroy the wall that divides the West and the Muslim world. Rock & Roll Jihad is the story of his incredible journey.
- Simon and [...]

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Exclusive Junoon content!

For all you Junooni’s out there: Junoon’s new single – ‘Love Can’ is around the corner and due to release within the next couple of weeks. However Salman Ahmad has been generous enough to make it available to you right here at LiveIsBetter.

Salman Ahmad is also getting ready with his book ‘Rock and Roll [...]

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Raaga Rock! – Guitar Fusion

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An Encore that’s one of a kind. The Audiences couldn’t ask for more but they’re definitely getting a lot more. Two renowned world artists, Salman Ahmad and Samir Chatterjee coming together for the third time. An enriching musical experience from Raaga to Rock

When: Thursday, December 03, 2009 @ 6PM
Where: Jewel Of [...]

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Roobaroo/Milan 2009

Update: (Thanks UMA for the concert tip) One more show added. November 7th in Austin.

Event Details: Saturday, November 7th starting 5:00pm @ Fine Arts Facility, Westlake High School – 4100 Westbank Dr, Austin, TX.
More information: Aid India, Austin

Event Details: Sunday, November 8th starting 4:00pm @ Chabot College – Performing Arts [...]

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Junoon – ready to rock!

Heavily influenced by rock bands like Led Zeppelin, Junoon aimed to combine loud guitar riffs with the tranquility of sufi poetry by the likes of Maulana Rumi, Allama Iqbal and Bulleh Shah.

The band were one of the first bands in Pakistan to insist on playing live music where most music was sampled and programmed synthpop. [...]

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