The News, Pakistan, 13 September 2009
Zeb and Haniya’s sound is urbane, very polished and orchestrated. Their writing is easy and comes from a comfort with the Hindustani language. And there is an intelligence at work.
Read MoreRussia Today, 11 September 2009
The Pakistani pair challenges religious, gender and cultural divides with song. Zeb and Haniya have created history by being Pakistan’s first all-women rock band. The Lahore-based duo, originally from the Taliban-infested North West Frontier Province, is now hitting headlines in Asia. Their debut album has been flying off the shelves at Karachi’s popular music stores.
Read MoreFeminist review, 15 June 2009
Between Zeb’s classical-sounding vocals and Haniya’s beautiful guitar arrangements, this Pakistani duo creates beautiful and highly emotive sounds.
Read MoreDeutsche Welles, 12 November 2009
Zeb and Haniya are among the most innovative musicians in Pakistan. Two young women hailing from Pakistan’s most conservative region are making big waves in the music scene.
Read MoreTimes of India, 9 September 2009
Zeb and Haniya, Pakistan’s first all-women rock-band, are as far removed from the rock musician stereotype as sunlight from strobes.
Read MoreIndia Today, 9 September 2009
Zeb and Haniya have made a befitting salute to their Pashtun heritage. Everything about their music reads extraordinary. Maybe because it mimics their personalities. They also gathered loads of accolades for their work, including winning the Best Live Act at the MTV Music Awards in Pakistan earlier this year.
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