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He was playing drums with a Pakistani popular band ([[Strings (band)|Strings Band]])
He was playing drums with a Pakistani popular band ([[Strings (band)|Strings Band]])

His friends include [[Strings (band)|Faisal Kapadia]] and [[H.K Subhash]]


==Career==
==Career==
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===Strings===
===Strings===
Nayani took part in a show ''Azm-i-Alishan'', judged by Strings, on the fifth day of the show, [[Bilal Maqsood]], lead-guitarist and vocalist of Strings asked Nayani to play with them on a session.<ref name="dawn"/>
Nayani took part in a show called ''Azm-i-Alishan'', judged by Strings. On the fifth day of the show, [[Bilal Maqsood]], lead-guitarist and vocalist of Strings, asked Nayani to play with them on a session.<ref name="dawn"/>
Since joining Strings in 2010, Nayani has been extensively touring with them, and fulfilling his dream of playing at [[Berklee College of Music]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1174164 |title=5 questions with Aahad Niyani: The drummer doesn't like his nose! |publisher=DAWN |website=www.dawn.com |access-date=July 30, 2018}}</ref>
Since joining Strings in 2010, Nayani has been extensively touring with them and fulfilling his dream of playing at [[Berklee College of Music]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1174164 |title=5 questions with Aahad Niyani: The drummer doesn't like his nose! |publisher=DAWN |website=www.dawn.com |access-date=July 30, 2018}}</ref>
Strings upcoming album ''30'' will be Nayani’s first studio album.<ref name="dawn"/>
Strings upcoming album ''30'' will be Nayani’s first studio album.<ref name="dawn"/>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Nayani had a passion for drums since a very young age, as he was inspired by [[Mike Portnoy]] of [[Dream Theater]], [[Dennis Chambers]] and [[Steve Smith (musician)|Steve Smith]] of [[Journey (band)|Journey]].<ref name="dawn"/><ref name="tns"/> Nayani is the first Pakistani drummer to become brand ambassador for [[Vater Percussion]] and [[Mapex Drums]].<ref name="tns">{{cite web |url=http://tns.thenews.com.pk/note-note-making-aahad-nayani/#.W166v9IzbIU |title=Note by note: The making of Aahad Nayani |last=Shaikh |first=Shahzeb |publisher=The News |date=April 20, 2014 |website=tns.thenews.com.pk |access-date=July 30, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://ismailimail.blog/2011/12/21/aahad-nayani-drummerpercussionist-with-south-asian-pop-band-strings/ |title=Aahad Nayani: Drummer/Percussionist with South Asian pop band Strings |publisher=Ismaili Mail |date=December 21, 2011 |website=www.ismailimail.blog |access-date=July 30, 2018}}</ref>
Nayani had a passion for drums since a very young age, as he was inspired by [[Mike Portnoy]] of [[Dream Theater]], [[Dennis Chambers]], and [[Steve Smith (musician)|Steve Smith]] of [[Journey (band)|Journey]].<ref name="dawn" /><ref name="tns" /> Nayani is the first Pakistani drummer to become the brand ambassador for [[Vater Percussion]] and [[Mapex Drums]].<ref name="tns">{{cite web |url=http://tns.thenews.com.pk/note-note-making-aahad-nayani/#.W166v9IzbIU |title=Note by note: The making of Aahad Nayani |last=Shaikh |first=Shahzeb |publisher=The News |date=April 20, 2014 |website=tns.thenews.com.pk |access-date=July 30, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://ismailimail.blog/2011/12/21/aahad-nayani-drummerpercussionist-with-south-asian-pop-band-strings/ |title=Aahad Nayani: Drummer/Percussionist with South Asian pop band Strings |publisher=Ismaili Mail |date=December 21, 2011 |website=www.ismailimail.blog |access-date=July 30, 2018}}</ref>


==Discography==
==Discography==
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Latest revision as of 02:53, 27 July 2023

Aahad Nayani
احد نایانی
Background information
BornKarachi, Pakistan
Genres
Occupationdrummer
Instruments
  • Drums
  • percussion
Years active2010–present
LabelsEMI

Aahad Nayani (Urdu: احد نایانی) is a Pakistani musician.[1] He is known as one of the best drummers for the Pakistani pop rock band Strings and also for appearing in Coke Studio - Pakistan from season 7 to season 10.[2][3][4]

Early life

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Nayani was born in Karachi, Pakistan. His father, Wahid Ali Nayani, a hobbyist, used to play drums at his house which ignited a passion in his son to be a drummer.[1] Nayani learned drumming from his father. Nayani’s first drum kit was a second-hand Yamaha 1974 series, which he got at the age of 15.[1]

He was playing drums with a Pakistani popular band (Strings Band)

Career

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Early career

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Nayani played many underground gigs pre-2010. It was when the situation in the country got worst due to increasing terrorism that the music scene went into decline with many other band members from different bands moving out to foreign countries.[1] With the decline of the music scene in the country, Nayani opted for ACCA where he was invited to the studio to record drums for an album for Ayesha Omer.[1]

Strings

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Nayani took part in a show called Azm-i-Alishan, judged by Strings. On the fifth day of the show, Bilal Maqsood, lead-guitarist and vocalist of Strings, asked Nayani to play with them on a session.[1] Since joining Strings in 2010, Nayani has been extensively touring with them and fulfilling his dream of playing at Berklee College of Music.[5] Strings upcoming album 30 will be Nayani’s first studio album.[1]

Personal life

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Nayani had a passion for drums since a very young age, as he was inspired by Mike Portnoy of Dream Theater, Dennis Chambers, and Steve Smith of Journey.[1][6] Nayani is the first Pakistani drummer to become the brand ambassador for Vater Percussion and Mapex Drums.[6][7]

Discography

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Coke Studio - Pakistan

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h Khan, Shameen. "The not-so-little drummer boy". www.dawn.com. DAWN. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
  2. ^ "SEASON 8 ARTISTS". www.cokestudio.com.pk. Coke Studio Pakistan. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
  3. ^ "SEASON 9 ARTISTS". www.cokestudio.com.pk. Coke Studio Pakistan. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
  4. ^ "SEASON 10 ARTISTS". www.cokestudio.com.pk. Coke Studio Pakistan. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
  5. ^ "5 questions with Aahad Niyani: The drummer doesn't like his nose!". www.dawn.com. DAWN. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
  6. ^ a b Shaikh, Shahzeb (April 20, 2014). "Note by note: The making of Aahad Nayani". tns.thenews.com.pk. The News. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
  7. ^ "Aahad Nayani: Drummer/Percussionist with South Asian pop band Strings". www.ismailimail.blog. Ismaili Mail. December 21, 2011. Retrieved July 30, 2018.