Song of Lahore

Nov 13 2015 PG 1h 22m
Documentary, Music

Until the late 1970s, the Pakistani city of Lahore was world-renowned for its music. Following the Islamization of Pakistan, many artists struggled to continue their life's work. Song of Lahore turns the spotlight on a group of stalwart musicians that kept playing and ultimately attracted listeners from around the world.

Plot

Song of Lahore examines the lives and the cultural heritage of Pakistan's classical musicians, and asks whether there is still room for them in a society roiled by social and religious upheaval. After toiling in obscurity for years, an innovative album leads Sachal Studios to international acclaim, and a triumphant concert with Wynton Marsalis and his orchestra at Jazz at Lincoln Center. This feature length documentary by Academy Award winning filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy and Andy Schocken follows their dramatic journey, and asks if they will ever find an audience at home.

Written by

N/A

Directed by

Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, Andy Schocken

Cast

Najaf Ali, Rafiq Ahmed, Saleem Khan

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Languages

English

Awards

3 nominations

Trailers
Song of Lahore Official Trailer 1 (2015) - Music Documentary HD
Scores
# of Votes
226
Average Rating
7.1 out of 10
Metascore
69
Popularity
NA