Money, money, money: ABBA return to UK singles chart

London, Sept 5 (AFP/APP):For the first time in 40 years, ABBA are heading back to Britain’s top 10 singles chart after thrilling fans with plans for a new album and virtual concert. Two singles released by the Swedish group from their upcoming album “Voyage” sit […]

Folk king’s last performance released by PNCA

ISLAMABAD, Sep 05 (APP):Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) has released folk king’s (late) Qurban Niazi last performance at Seen Studio, a programme of PNCA. PNCA said the last performance of renowned folk singer Qurban Ali Niazi, who passed away last week due to […]

Lok Virsa uploads musical night’s videos

ISLAMABAD, Sep 05 (APP):National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage–Lok Virsa has uploaded the musical night’s videos of ‘ten-day Lok Mela 2020’ on its official websites for its audience. Executive Director Lok Virsa Talha Ali told APP that the previous old videos were not in […]

Princess Diana on screen: the highs and lows

Venice, Sept 3 (AFP/APP):Princess Diana was back in the spotlight again Friday as Kristen Stewart hit the red carpet in Venice for the world premiere of “Spencer”. It is among no less than three portrayals of Diana expected in the next three years, along with […]

Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis dies aged 96: hospital source

Athens, Sept 2 (AFP/APP):Renowned Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis, who scored the 1964 classic “Zorba the Greek” and was an icon of resistance to the former military junta, has died aged 96, a hospital source said Thursday. A prolific talent and political maverick, Theodorakis was adulated […]