By Muhammad Shoaib
According to noted Russian writer Leo Tolstoy “Music is the shorthand of emotion.” And it is true that music without uttering a word can evoke one’s laughter, one’s dreams and aspirations. There are singers, who though not having long spanned careers, create an immediate aura with their fabulous singing. Emaan Fatima from Pakistan, Lahore is one such vocalist who has an unsullied voice when it comes to modern folk. She is dynamic, trendy and her soul is deeply woven into singing. Born on August 9, right from her early days she had immense attraction towards music. “Seven years ago, I stepped into the world of music, a world having its own allure, my passion for music was put on the right track by Abdul Rauf a noted singer from Lahore”. Ms Fatima recalled the days when she started performing at Alhamra Art Center, The Mall. “The performances at Alhamra would have a profound impact on me personally and musically. She seems to have an innovative influence on modern folk because her vocal style is strongly inspired by contemporary folk that pioneers a new way of manipulating phrasing and tempo.
. “I also used to visit a private Music Academy at Defense Housing Society; Lahore owned by Mr Abdul Rauf, he played an instrumental role in my singing career. Ms Fatima is one of those fortunate vocalists who did not get established by singing cover songs; she introduced herself to Pakistani music by singing original compositions. By now, she has released a 10- songs full album, all original tracks, and in total some 45 songs, her latest audio video song Janiaa created ripples on the Pakistani music scene.
“I have performed in many countries and on a number of television shows. Moreover at many live concerts I think the Pakistani audience, especially youth, is crazy for music and they have a great sense for good or bad music” said Emaan Fatima. Since she is a lively and melodious singer, most of her concerts are always packed with music fans. She has to her credit many sold out concerts; in these seven years she has successfully developed her audience both in Pakistan and abroad.
Fatima in near future is setting up Emaan Fatima Rocks Production House in Dubai. The singer is also working on her new tracks and original compositions. She is truly a modern day singer with a distinctive voice.
