Dubai: Internationally acclaimed Pakistani pop band Strings will perform at the main cultural stage of the Global Village in Dubai on Friday.
Ticket entry prices to Global Village remain Dh15 for adults and free entry for children under three. People with a disability and adults over 65 years of age receive free entry.
Strings founding members Bilal Maqsood and Faisal Kapadia began their journey to prominence in Karachi. They soon enjoyed growing popularity after releasing their self-titled album Strings in 1990.
With their strong lyrical content and unique harmonious sound, it was Strings’ third album Duur that strengthened the band’s success and catapulted them to worldwide fame.
Strings are best known for their famous singles SAR Kiye Yeh Pahar, Duur, Zinda Hoon and Dhaani. Their unique, melodious and poetic harmonies has captivated the hearts of revellers and fans of Pakistani pop and Indian culture. The band embrace influences from their rich cultural heritage, with their music now commonly featuring in Bollywood films such as Zinda and Shootout at Lokhandwala. They have also been the producers of the successful hit show Coke Studio since its seventh season.
