Dastaangoi Podcast

In this episode of Dastaangoi Podcast we get to sit down with the founder Purana Pakistan an Instagram page that is dedicated to the side of Pakistan and the people of Pakistan that many of us are oblivious to now. She spoke about the stories leading up to starting the platform and her stories growing up in Pakistan. 

https://www.instagram.com/purana_pakistan/

In this episode of Dastaangoi Podcast we get to sit down with Zain Ahmad, Co-founder and Creative Director of Pakistani fashion label, Rastah. He takes us on an inside journey of how he looks at reinterpreting South Asian artisanship and heritage via his brand. 

https://www.instagram.com/rastahofficial/

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Welcome to the Dastaangoi Podcast, in this episode Nabihah Iqbal, talks to us about her Pakistan and about the time she spent during the March 2020 lockdowns.  Nabihah Iqbal is a musician, producer, DJ and broadcaster from London.   

Nabihah has hosted a bi-weekly show on NTS Radio for over 6 years now, exploring musical traditions and cultures without boundaries. The success of this show, and the following that Nabihah has built up as a DJ and tastemaker, caught the attention of the BBC and she has been one of their radio residents since June 2018, presenting shows on BBC Asian Network and BBC Radio 1.

https://www.instagram.com/nabihahiqbal/

Welcome to the Dastaangoi Podcast a collective platform exploring Pakistani history and culture

In this episode we sit down with Kamiar Rokni, founder of The House of Kamiar Rokni inspired by Pakistan's cultural heritage and its modern aesthetic interpretation. The Lahore-based label is a true creator of Luxury, Bridal & Haute Couture, with each piece being a work of art and more of an heirloom than an ordinary designer garment.

Shahrez Syed spoke at our very first Dastaangoi on July 26th sharing with us his beautiful recollection of Punjab and the musical scoring he created around the essence of it.   A student of music and biology, using them to connect to his roots in the depths of Punjab. Shahrez taps into Pakistan’s natural vibration. We all need to learn from his experiences and technique.  Learn more about him here: https://www.instagram.com/shahrezsyed/

Hashim Ali spoke at our very first Dastaangoi on July 26, talking about his passion for puppets. He took us on a journey through the history and evolution of puppetry as a craft in Pakistan and how it maneuvered its way around the world.   A creative story teller at heart. Hashim Ali will welcome us in to his beautiful mind, a place very few get to enter. We will all benefit from this dreamers tale.  Find out more about hashim here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CDHR_qcpw5M/

Yousuf Bashir Qureshi spoke at our very first Dastaangoi on July 26th, speaking about love and tolerance. He shared with us many a stories from his travels, and experiences, stories that we can all relate to.   An inimitable life steeped in poetry, design, art, and photography, Yousuf is Pakistan’s merchant of love. We need his wisdom more than ever.  Find out more about him here: https://www.instagram.com/yousufbashi...

Shahrez Syed spoke at our very first Dastaangoi on July 26th sharing with us his beautiful recollection of Punjab and the musical scoring he created around the essence of it which he went on to perform on his sitar.   A student of music and biology, using them to connect to his roots in the depths of Punjab. Shahrez taps into Pakistan’s natural vibration. We all need to learn from his experiences and technique.  Learn more about him here: https://www.instagram.com/shahrezsyed/