Faraz Anwar
Faraz Anwar (Urdu: فراز انور) (born 15 July 1976) [1] is a Pakistani guitarist from Karachi, known for his solo instrumental work and his band Mizraab. He has been called "Pakistan's master of progressive rock.[2]
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| Born | 15 July 1976 Karachi, Pakistan |
| Genres | Instrumental rock, progressive metal |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Guitar |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Associated acts | Mizraab (1996-Present) Dusk (1994-2004), Noori (Live performances 2011- present) |
| Website | www.farazanwar.org |
Biography
Hailing from Karachi Anwar studied in St. Paul & St. Andrews but later he left his studies for music, and after many years of struggle in the industry he was awarded with 'Outstanding Musical Achievement Award from Berkley College of Music. [3]
After 12 years Anwar released his Album "Ishq Ki Subh" in 2016.[4] [5]
Solo discography
- 2001: Abstract Point of View
Discography
With Mizraab
- Panchi (1999)
- Maazi, Haal, Mustaqbil (2004)
Solo albums
- Abstract Point of View (2001)
Live albums
- Live at the Rock Musicarium (with Noori) (2012)
References
- http://www.farazanwar.org/v2/biography
- "Faraz Anwar - On Being an Artist in Pakistan". www.redbull.com.
- "FARAZ ANWAR". Progarchives.com.
- "Faraz Anwar to release solo album after 12 years".
- "Faraz Anwar is back after 12 years with a new album". HIP. 23 July 2016.
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