Mekaal Hasan is a Pakistani musician known for his recorded and live performances with the Mekaal Hasan Band and for his recording, audio mixing and production abilities which have seen him work with leading contemporary local and international artists.
MEKAAL HASAN BAND
Mekaal Hasan Band was formed in 2001 and features traditional music from the Indian subcontinent presented in a contemporary setting. The band has four highly acclaimed records, Sampooran (2004), Saptak (2010) released on EMI/Virgin Records, Andholan (2014) released on Times Music and their first live album, Live at Baroda (2015).
AWARDS
& HONORS
Lux Style Award
Mekaal Hasan Band was awarded The Lux Style Award for ‘Best Live Act’ in 2005 and 2007 and won Best Music Video, Best Music Artist and Best Singer in 2010.
Musik Awards
Mekaal Hasan Band was awarded ‘Best Live Act’ at The Musik Awards 2006.
Indus Music Award
Mekaal Hasan Band was awarded the ‘Best Composition’ at the 2006 Indus Music Award and the ‘Best Alternative Track’ at the 2005 Indus Music Awards.
INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVALS
Mekaal Hasan has represented Pakistan at
Surrey Fusion Festival, Vancouver, Canada
Hillside Music Festival, Guelph, Canada
Dhaka Folk Festival, Bangladesh
Mosaic Festival in Toronto, Canada
‘South by South West Festival’ in Austin, Texas
30th anniversary of the founders of Bangla Rock
South Asian Band’s Festival, New Delhi at Purana Qilla
The ‘Sufi Peace Festival’ at Union Square, New York, USA
Mosaic Festival in Toronto, Canada
’Pakistan in Paris Festival’ in Paris, France