Rohail Hyatt, a music producer, is looking for artists that can sing the national anthem and represent Pakistan’s unique ethnoreligious terrain. “I’m looking for singers that best represent their provincial and minority communities in Pakistan. Please share any names and links that come to your mind.” Rohail Hyatt is on the lookout for minority artists to sing the national anthem.
Hyatt explained that he was aiming for more variety after a user withdrew with a well-known list of names, including Mai Dhai, Chakwal Group, and Akhtar Chanal Zehri. He wrote, “Looking for representation across the national spectrum to sing the official national anthem. We want to ensure every community gets represent.”
I’m looking for singers that best represent their provincial and minority communities in Pakistan. Please share any names and links that come to your mind. Thank you 🙏🏻
— Rohail Hyatt (@rohailhyatt) January 5, 2022
After a Twitter user requested Hyatt to leave Ahmed Ghulam Ali Chagla’s composition alone, the producer respond by assuring them that the original song being given “very serious consideration.”
Rohail Hyatt is on the lookout for minority artists to sing the national anthem
Looking for representation across the national spectrum to sing the official National Anthem. We want to ensure every community gets represented..
— Rohail Hyatt (@rohailhyatt) January 5, 2022
“I truly hope they don’t damage the marching beat and magnificent orchestra of Chagla, a wonderful old Pakistani master with equal command over western and Indian classical music,” the user tweeted in response to Hyatt’s appeal for proposals. Hafeez Jalandhari’s poetry are frequently argued and praise, but Chagla’s genius is less well-known.”
Rohail Hyatt is on the lookout
I really hope they don’t destroy the marching rhythm and grand orchestra of Chagla, a great old Pakistani master with equal command over western and Indian classical music. Hafeez Jalandhari’s lyrics are often both debated & lauded, but fewer people talk of Chagla’s genius. https://t.co/XFCLZJqZCF
— sabizak (@sabizak) January 6, 2022
Chagla sb was nothing short of genius, indeed. Very special consideration is being given to his original score, which unfortunately is not usually performed exactly as it’s written. The arrangement he has crafted is aww-inspiring. Thank you for your well placed concern 😊🙏🏻
— Rohail Hyatt (@rohailhyatt) January 6, 2022
Hyatt wrote in response, “Chagla sahab was nothing short of genius, indeed. Very special consideration is being given to his original score, which unfortunately is not usually performed exactly as it’s written. The arrangement he has crafted is awe-inspiring. Thank you for your well-placed concern.”