Salik Shah (Interview)

Tell us a bit about yourself?

Basically from Kashmir, lived all my life in Islamabad. Music is something i was always passionate about, was just the matter of time before i started doing it back in early school days when i represented my school at national level.

Study background?

International Business from The University of Innovation - Malaysia

What inspired you to be a singer?

Music itself is a motivation. Just keep doing it, you'd never want to stop.

Which genre do you prefer singing?

Eastern, semi classical, soft rock! LOVE playing unplugged

Greatest achievements?

Played alongside the biggest names of Pakistan, Atif, Noori, Ali Azmat and Ali Zafar

Inspirations?

One word – NFAK

Thoughts on music scene in Pakistan?
The music scene is improving and there's a lot good work being done.. Shafqat, Atif, Rahat, Ahmed Jahanzeb, Mekaal Hassan Band and many more. Pakistan's underground bands and musicians are doing a superb job too!
How do you interact with your fans?

Facebook

Thoughts on music scene in Islamabad?
Islamabad's producing good music but unfortunately people here like youtubing more than attending concerts and they hesitate to appreciate.

Any upcoming projects?

Some original stuff is in the pipeline - FINALLY 

Being on the stage vs. being in the crowd?

Love being on the stage.

Any message for your fans?

Work hard, have faith in yourself and when you get the opportunity, grab it with both hands!

Thoughts on lespectra?

Hats off to Le Spectra. Providing platform and recognition to the upcoming musicians and that deserves appreciation. We need more of these.