| Kaavish | |
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| Origin | Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan |
| Genres | Folk, Classic |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Labels | Fire Records |
| Website | www.kaavish.com |
| Members | |
| Jaffer Zaidi Maaz Maudood |
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Kaavish (Urdu: کاوش, literal English translation: "struggle") is a comtemporary semi classical band from Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan, formed in 1999. The band is founded by vocalist, keyboardist and songwriter, Jaffer Zaidi and lead guitarist, Maaz Maudood.
The band released its debut single "Bachpan" on the internet in 2002 which soon hit the radio waves all over Pakistan. In 2005 the band emerged out of the underground with the released of Bachpan’s video on music channels nationwide and overseas. The song quickly made its way up on the top ten charts on various music channels and gained popularity amongst the masses. Consequently, they released three more videos for their songs "Choti Khushiyaan", "Tere Pyaar Main" and "Moray Sayyaan" directed by Umar Amanullah, Umar Anwar and Sohail Javed respectively.
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In 2007 the band started recording their debut album Gunkali at Faisal Rafi's studio (Silent Music Studio). The band was soon signed up by Fire Records. The album features the top most musicians in the country as they have played, recorded and contributed towards the creation of this album.
The fourth video of the band of the song "Moray Sayyaan", which has been shot in Lahore and features well known artists Samina Peerzada and Faisal Qureshi has been released.
Fire Records released Kaavish's debut album Gunkali in January 2010.
The News Instep Today and Dawn Images have declared Kaavish’s debut album to be the most anticipated album of 2009. Kaavish’s music does not target a specific market but appeals to audiences from the age of 7 to 70 and is anxiously awaited amongst the fan base they have acquired over a period of seven years.
Gunkali was released in Pakistan on the 15th of January 2010 and remained the Top Selling Album for 5 weeks as of 7 March 2010 (Stats provided by Laraib Music Karachi).
title 1) Chaand Taaray title 2) Chaltay Rahain title 3) Sunn Zaraa title 4) Bachpan title 5) Tere Pyaar Mein title 6) Piya Dekho Na title 7) Moray Sayyaan title 8) Dekho title 9) Dil Main Meray title 10) Koi Hai Toh Sahee
“Gunkali is one of the strongest albums to come out from the Pakistani pop music industry” - The Dawn Images
“Heartbreaking, melancholic and truly beautiful, we bet Gunkali will be one of the best albums you'll hear… ever.” - The News Instep
“It is an album that reaches out for your soul… and it was well worth the wait!” - The Dawn Images
“Gunkali: Maturity and mellowness exemplified” - The News Instep
“Kaavish’s Gunkali treads the popular with the mature, skillfully.” - The Milliblog
“With the launch of their new album, Kaavish sure has proven to be more mature both lyrically and musically.” - The News Geo glimpses
“This stuff is definitely released for a Change!” - Pakium.com
“Whether you are a Kaavish fan, a Nayyara Noor fan, whose son Jaffer Zaidi is, or simply like acquiring new music, Gunkali is an album that must be bought and listened to right now!” - The News Instep
“Gunkali by Kaavish: Start of a Melodic Eon” - Koolmuzone.com
"Was the long wait for the album worth it? ABSOLUTELY! The album is a package that consists of great lyrics, music, and superb vocals. In the end, a debut album that should not be forgotten". - Pakmanzil.com
At present, Gunkali deserves its place on top of the charts for a blend of effort, great instrumentals, mature and reflective poetry, and "a different musical perspective". - The News Instep
"I can’t remember the last album I really liked but Gunkali ended my wait for a fresh new album that I can preserve". - Deepak Iyer
"Unlike most other albums there no repeat tracks with Extended/Guitar/Vocal/Club Mixes- takes one back to the times when artists stayed true to their game, bold move, album integrity is kept intact while ignoring the commercial viability that could’ve come with the inclusion of such tracks." - Haniarif.com
Winners of the "Rising Star" award at The Music Awards 2006. Nominees of the "Best Debut Artist" category at the 3rd Jazz IM Awards. Nominees for the "Best Ballad Song" and "Best Lyrics" at The Music Awards 2008.