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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.
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Genre: Documentary
Director: Andy Schocken, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy
Actors: Asad Ali, Ballu Khan, Baqir Abbas, Izzat Majeed, Muhammad Zia ul-Haq, Najaf Ali, Nijat Ali, Rafiq Ahmed, Sachal Studios Orchestra, Saleem Khan, Wynton Marsalis
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