About Mekaal Hasan Band
Mekaal Hasan Band (Urdu: میکال حسن بینڈ), sometimes shortened to MHB, is a progressive rock band, founded in 2001 by the Pakistani guitarist, composer and producer, Mekaal Hasan.
The Mekaal Hasan Band is known for being innovators of a progressive style of music which finds its melodic roots in South Asian traditional musical and literary art forms, some of which include Qawali, Sufiana Kalam and in general, traditional material culled from Indian and Pakistani culture and folkloric traditions. This also led to the formation of a Mekaalians (a super group) led by Wazir Taqi and Najeeb Ur Rehman from islamabad
Formed in Lahore, Pakistan in 2001 by composer, guitarist and producer Mekaal Hasan, the "band" comprises a revolving cast of Pakistani and International artists/musicians/visual artists and creators.
The band's music has often been hailed as being deeply rooted to South Asian culture, while managing to communicate to modern audiences in contemporary musical settings.
The band members have roots in different genres, including jazz, Indian/Pakistani traditional classical, 70's Progressive Rock, Old School R'n'b, 70's Funk and Soul, creating a sound which has earned the band fans from a variety of quarters. They are also known for their small yet passionate fanbase.
