[Pakistan – Monday 05th March,2012] Following Ufone Uth Records 2.0 artist Jarar Malik, this week the televised youth music platform is set to feature talented artist Affaq Mushtaq on the 10thof March 2012.
A resident of Rawalpindi, Affaq has previously worked as a session musician at ATV and also as a singer on PTV and currently performs at Monal, an Islamabad based restaurant along with his brother.Affaq Mushtaq will be performing ‘Angunn’ at Ufone Uth Records 2.0,an original composition of his father the late Master Mushtaq, who was a music composer for PTV.For ‘Angunn’, Affaq Mushtaq is accompanied by iconic guitarist Amir Zaki and drummer extraordinaire Louis J‘Gumby’ Pinto on drums, in addition to singing, theversatile Affaq also plays the Tabla, Flute, Keyboard, Harmonium& Guitar.
Speaking about Affaq Mushtaq on the Ufone Uth Records platform Akbar Khan – Chief Marketing Officer at Ufone said: “Through Ufone Uth Records 2.0 Episode Three, we have endeavoured to showcase the diverse talents of Pakistan’s youth – Affaq is distinct from a lot of youth based artists as his music has very strong traditional influences. We look forward to giving him the much deserved boost to break into the music industry with his track ‘Angunn’.”
Speaking about working with Affaq, producer of Ufone Uth Records, Louis J ‘Gumby’ Pinto said:“Affaq is a certainly our pride on the Ufone Uth Records 2.0 platform. Pakistan once again will experience a child prodigy on the show. His capability as a musician and musicianship is undeniable.
An excellent singer, songwriter, keyboard player and tabla player. A complete musician and yet very humble; It was a pleasure for us at Ufone Uth Records to be documenting and recording him on the show. We hope the best for him and look forward to hearing more of Affaq in the future.”
On his experience at Ufone Uth Records Studio Affaq has said “I am pleased to be performing at Ufone Uth Records 2.0 alongside the likes of Aamir and the Uth Records team. Though I consider myself a decent singer/musician, I also believe that learning from others is an important step for self-improvement.”
Directed by Zeeshan Parwez, Ufone Uth Records Episode 3 will be airing on ARY Muzik, ATV, Oxygene, TV One, Channel G, Aaj News, A-Plus, Style 360, PTV Home, CNBC, Oxygene, Dawn News, News One, Waseb, Play TV, APNA Channel, KTN, Kashish and Wateen Cable Network as well as across Ufone Uth Records’ social media platforms, on 10th March 2012.
About Affaq Mushtaq:
Affaq Mushtaq is a young musician from Rawalpindi who has been involved with music since an early age owing to his exposure through his father, the Late Master Mushtaq, and his musical career as a composer on PTV. At the tender age of only 21, Affaq has already dedicated 15 years of his life to following his father’s footsteps. Working as a session musician with ATV and as singer with PTV, Affaq’s hope is that Ufone Uth Records 2.0 will provide him the platform he needs to showcase his talents.
Affaq’s musical talents are not restricted to his vocals but also extend to playing the Tabla, Flute, Keyboard, Harmonium& Guitar. It is this versatility that has provided him with the liberty to choose the style and sound of his own compositions.
At Ufone Uth Records 2.0 Affaq will be performing, his song ‘Angunn’ and will also be collaborating with the iconic Pakistani artist Aamir Zaki.
On his experience at the Ufone Uth Records Studio Affaq has said “I am pleased to be performing at Ufone Uth Record 2.0 s alongside the likes of Aamir and the Uth Records team. Though I consider myself a good singer/musician, I also believe that learning from others is an important step for self-improvement.”
