Tag Archives: #foreign music

Song Lyric Sunday: Culture Club- Karma Chameleon

Posted on April 2, 2017 by swritings

I love the 80s! A lot of fun songs! Here’s one by Boy George! 🙂 Also sharing a song from my country (sorry, couldn’t find one with English subtitles…..I just love the feel of the oldies! :)) For Song Lyric … Continue reading →

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Song Lyric Sunday: Yahaan (This Place)

Posted on September 11, 2016 by swritings

The first two songs to pop into my mind were “If You’re Going to San Francisco” and “It Never Rains in Southern California” …! 🙂 But decided to go with this beautiful song celebrating the most spectacular region of Pakistan, called … Continue reading →

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Home for All

Posted on August 14, 2016 by swritings

Celebrating the place you call home is always wonderful, but I’d also like to spread this joy with a message of unity and togetherness. We are all one, no matter where we live. Happy Independence Day! 🙂  Sharing this lovely … Continue reading →

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Music Mondays: Jaddu (Magic)-Zoheb Hassan

Posted on May 16, 2016 by swritings

Time for something old school! Couldn’t find it with English subtitles, but it’s got a fun beat! Enjoy! 🙂 For Music Mondays

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Music Mondays: Sachal Studios’ Orchestra-R.E.M’s Everybody Hurts

Posted on April 11, 2016 by swritings

This is a beautiful instrumental rendition of R.E.M’s Everybody Hurts, by the Sachal Studios Orchestra, along with the Master Musicians of the West. For Music Mondays

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We Miss You! ❤️

Posted on April 3, 2016 by swritings

Today is the birthday of the lovely, Nazia Hassan. The Queen of pop music, with the voice of a nightingale, she was a Pakistani singer-songwriter and started her career at the age of 10. She, along with her brother Zoheb Hassan went … Continue reading →

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Music Mondays: Ali Zafar & Sara Haider – Ae Dil (Oh Heart)

Posted on March 28, 2016 by swritings

🎶 Beautifully sung, especially by Sara! What a voice! 🎶 (Click cc for English subtitles) For Music Mondays

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Song Lyric Sunday: Bolo (Say)- Zoe Viccaji

Posted on March 20, 2016 by swritings

(Click ‘cc’ to view English subtitles) Those tumultuous times when you feel down and out, fighting despair and anger…times of darkness and hopelessness (especially with what’s going on in the world today)… which is why hearing this song is incredibly … Continue reading →

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