THE ICON INTERVIEW: THE RESTLESSNESS OF XULFI

Pakistani musician Xulfi discusses his latest project, Humnava, a global music and arts residency held in the mountains of Hunza. The project aims to foster international collaboration and position Pakistan as a hub for creative exchange.
Why it matters
This initiative highlights the evolving landscape of the Pakistani music industry and the shift toward immersive, community-based artistic models.
Photos courtesy the writer comments Join our Whatsapp Channel Add Dawn as a trusted source From discovering and mentoring new talent through Nescafé Basement (NB) to reimagining the possibilities of mainstream music as the producer of the last two seasons of Coke Studio (CS) Pakistan, Xulfi has consistently pushed the boundaries of collaboration, storytelling and sonic innovation. His latest venture, Humnava (which means ‘having the same thought’ or ‘speaking in unison’ in Urdu) expands that vision beyond traditional music platforms.
The article is a profile piece focusing on artistic endeavors and cultural development without political or social bias.
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