The inclusion of Khurram Iqbal in Fuzon proves that established Pakistani music acts are open to new talent and provide career-defining opportunities to fresh talent.

Q. How was your experience performing with Fuzon in BD?

KI: I was very excited and nervous on jamming with these giants and performing at a concert in Bangladesh.

Q. How did you team up with Fuzon?

KI: In 2009, I was part of Pakistan Sangeet Icon where Emu, Faakhir and Shehzad Roy were present. Then I got selected for Sa Re Ga Na Pa (India) in 2010, and after returning to Pakistan I asked Emu to produce my solo album.

Q. Have you any professional training?

KI: At the age of five, I started learning tabla from Abdul Hameed Khan then at the age of 10, I learnt classical singing and harmonium from Altaf Khan and did vocal training with Abad Ali Khan. — S.S.

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