NASEEBO LAL
National Museum Cardiff
Sat 20 July
Pakistani playback singer Noor Jahan gained fame and love from the 1950s onwards, becoming known as the queen of melody. Today, Punjabi folk/pop artist Naseebo Lal aims to honour Jahan’s spectacular essence to entertain audiences, accompanied by a full backing band, The Legends.
Lal has previously established herself as a big Jahan fan, singing several of her songs to rave reviews. She came to be dubbed the “melody queen”, having released over 1500 songs and more than 100 albums. Aside from her other output, she is also a prolific playback singer for the Punjabi film industry, working with several composers and singers; Lal’s first teamup with The Legends came in 2015, and they’ve since accrued an established fanbase for their work. Hopefully, Cardiff will harbour some of that fanbase’s members.
Based in Birmingham and with a background in bhangra but with a versatile skillset, The Legends are part of concert promoters Moviebox’s roster. The concert promises to include some new material by both Lal and the band, so with Punjabi pop and bhangra music having an established fanbase across the UK, expect an evening of energetic, soulful tunes that audiences won’t want to miss.
Tickets: £24-£75. Info: 07813 570372
words Janani Suri