{"id":73056,"date":"2026-02-10T21:25:53","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T02:25:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/apnaorg.com\/wp\/articles\/think-its-tough-to-be-a-female-musician\/"},"modified":"2026-02-11T08:52:43","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T13:52:43","slug":"think-its-tough-to-be-a-female-musician","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/apnaorg.com\/wp\/articles\/think-its-tough-to-be-a-female-musician\/","title":{"rendered":"Think it’s tough to be a female musician?"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Shahzeb Shaikh<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Dawn :<\/strong> January 26, 2016<\/p>\n

Sanam Marvi, QB, Zoe Viccaji and Komal Rizvi talk about the year that was and share plans for their music<\/a> in 2016<\/p>\n

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Komal Rizvi, Sanam Marvi and Quratulain Baloch <\/p>\n

The year 2015 was particularly fruitful for music<\/a> in terms of performances, concerts, song launches etc. One event which remained visible throughout the year was Unplugged by Hasan Rizvi. The idea behind it is simple — to revive the culture of live music<\/a> in the City of Lights.<\/strong> <\/p>\n

After signing off 2015 with Unplugged Grand Finale featuring four versatile female artistes in live performances, Images<\/a> on Sunday<\/em> caught up with the foursome of Sanam Marvi, Zoe Viccaji, Quratulain Baloch and Komal Rizvi for a chit chat.<\/p>\n

The Unplugged Grand Finale performance<\/strong> <\/p>\n

Sanam Marvi:<\/strong> It was great to perform for such an energetic audience. The idea of having all female vocal artists was just wonderful.<\/p>\n

Zoe Viccaji:<\/strong> It definitely felt like a finale because it was bigger than all the other events, and just the energy of the crowd was amazing. We had had our own show a week before so the band was in great form and we had a fantastic time.<\/p>\n

Quratulain Baloch:<\/strong> Quite interesting. Having peerless female voices under one roof is rare. It was quite a bit of fun.<\/p>\n

Komal Rizvi:<\/strong> Unplugged is very dear to me not only because of my brother (Hasan Rizvi) but also because after such a huge lull in the live music arena (concerts) it’s a welcome and exclusive breath of fresh air. Performing for it is an honour and bucket-loads of high energy and fun.<\/p>\n

What’s on next<\/strong> <\/p>\n

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\n SM:<\/strong> I’ve done some national and international gigs. Now I’m busy with some new projects which you will hear about soon enough.<\/span><\/p>\n

ZV:<\/strong> I just released the first song of my upcoming mini-album and am now working on the music video for the next. I’m working on some other songs as well with various artists around the country. Right now, I’m on a break post the heavy end of 2015, basically taking a step back and re-evaluating everything.<\/p>\n

QB:<\/strong> A lot, actually. Bunch of assignments in the pipeline and can’t wait to share my debut album with all of you.<\/p>\n

KR:<\/strong> I just finished touring the US and Dubai. I covered a unique set of corporations like Yahoo! Oracle, Microsoft etc. It’s been exciting yet exhausting, motivating yet draining. I did lots of new mash ups and songs from my own album are sounding tighter than ever.<\/p>\n

The tough side of being a female vocalist<\/strong> <\/p>\n

SM:<\/strong> I have never thought about it. Generally, I feel it depends upon the listeners. As long as they are there we will keep our hopes high.<\/p>\n

ZV:<\/strong> I don’t think being male or female makes a difference really … or at least I’ve never related such things to gender. We all have our challenges and I can only hope for the best for myself.<\/p>\n

QB:<\/strong> When it comes to me, I think I’m able to bring a unique sound to our music. There’s a lot of margin so I’m excited about exploring what I’m capable of.<\/p>\n

KR:<\/strong> I’m very lucky as I have never really had to struggle too hard. I love music, I love Pakistan and I owe all my success and respect to Pakistanis. The scope for female vocalists is awesome so long as one believes in oneself … and puts in that extra effort.<\/p>\n

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