Swat is scenic valley in Northern Part of Pakistan i.e Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa. Swat has been known in ancient books by the name Uddhiyan (Sanskrit Word) where Padhmasambhava (Buddha) was born in lotus lake situated at Kalam Valley of Swat District. Swat was first invaded by Alexandar the great and left some remains of Greek civilization which are being excavated recently at Swat-The Bazira/Baira city. Moreover, Buddhism was flourished here as well through centuries as mentioned in the ancient Chinese Bhuddist manuscripts. This place was also a hub to Gandhara Indus Valley civilization on the bank of river Swat. Similarly thousand years old Hindu gods' statues have also been discovered throughout the area. Even the world's 2nd biggest statue of Buddha is also in Swat valley, one of the world's most ancient mosque is also discovered in Swat valley and this valley was being visited by Queen Elizabeth 2 twice as well.
Unfortunately, in 2009 terrorism started here and lead to mass destruction where suicide bomb blasts happened since 2008-2011. Army used heavy weaponry like gunships, Jet F16, Tanks and machine guns. The city was evacuated in 2009. Army operation took place where almost 10000 civilians died leaving behind orphans, widows and families ruined. Homes were damaged and it seemed like a world war 3 has been fought here.
But now since 2013 this Valley of Swat has been developed and rehabilitated as well. In such a scenario arts is getting flourished once again and it was proved when after a decade the first live music concert took place organized by Rangoona (Colors) Event management company in Association with Yoon Band.
Yoon Band- A musical journey has been found in Swat by Enayat Ullah (Vocalist), Sannan Mahboob (Rubab Player) and Hamza Khan (Guitarist) in 2016. They performed in Pepsi Battle of The bands 2017, US emabssy Islamabad 2017 and even recently won Serena Sarangi Star contest 2017 out of 50 bands in Pakistan. Again, artist of Swat are concentrating on arts and culture. Yoon Band is destined to initiate a musical academy for orphans of war on terrorism as well as street kids. So lets support Yoon Band and at least be a part of a light leading towards prosperity.
Activities of Yoon Band has been consistently very impressive over the years. Yoon Band has a team of fine musicians from both Swat and Islamabad. Mr. Sajawal Khan is tabla player from Islamabad who has a world record for playing tabla for 26 hours. He also visited Russian for Sochi Music gathering in 2017 representing Pakistan National Council of Arts (PNCA).
Mr. Sannan Mahboob is a certified student of Homayoun Sakhi- a legendary Rubab player from Afghanistan living in Fremont CA,USA. Hamza Khan is an experienced guitarist from Swat valley. While Enayat Ullah is a graduate in Zoology from University of Swat and also studied music in Alcorn State University, MS USA on cultural academic exchange program funded by US department of State USA (Global Ugrad 2016).
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