Zeb and Haniya are a singer-songwriter duo from Lahore, Pakistan whose debut album, Chup (Hush), broke to glowing reviews in Pakistan. Their music speaks to a shared base of human experience while evoking the rich and textured soundscapes of West Asia. Cutting edge and commercially successful, the musicians write their own songs and also rework existing melodies of Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India. In doing so, the musicians carve a space for music that transcends national boundaries. Zeb and Haniya’s songs are influenced by the classical tradition of the Indian subcontinent, Latin and West African grooves, American folk, and blues. Their latest recordings have included songs in Turkish, Dari, and Pashto, and their music has been claimed by diverse audiences across West Asia. They have also performed in Malaysia, Italy, France, Pakistan, the U.S., and Norway.

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