That was the day when the Pakistani music industry fell to its darkest days of sorrow when the news of Haniya Aslam’s death spread like wildfire on August 11, 2024. ‘Tazneen Junior’, the one half of ‘Zeb and Haniya’, had the unfortunate fate of suffering a catastrophic cardiac arrest, and the country will never be the same without her.
Well, for the unceremonious who dared to attend her shows, Haniya Aslam, a name that invoked passion, and dish, was just a singer. A very talented singer and songwriter and with the help of her cousin, Zeb Bangash, she revolutionized Pakistani music. The mixture of folklore and modern styles appeals to audiences of various ages resulting in reputation and orchestral following.
A Legacy Etched in Melody
That is why her voice is strong and at the same time soft, and so, to some extent, Haniya can carry her listeners through the different realms. She also nurtured and showered a lot of affection on ‘Zeb’ with whom she performed at Coke Studio singing ‘Chal Diye’ and ‘Paimana Bitte’ which to date the historians of music consider legendary. These tracks not only depicted the talent and possibility of these contenders but also exchanged a culture by offering people of the world the great music of Pakistan.
In addition to that she was a great singer, Haniya was also a great inspiration to any female who was into music. To female painters in particular, she made a way to break the barriers of gender discrimination and inspired many developing female artists. Some people followed her because she was courageous and dedicated to coming out with a stand in a society that was stereotypically male-oriented.
A Nation Mourns
The whole of the nation was shocked when news of Haniya’s death was reported. People from all professions including politicians and the common public offered their condolences and all of them recognized her contributions to the music industry of Pakistan. Twitter and other social networks became full of people’s emotional comments, which ranged from disbelief to grief over the loss of such a gifted artist.
Unfortunately, we can’t witness Haniya singing now but at least she was a symbol of affection through her songs. She has left a historical figure as a pioneer in black women musicians, a teacher, and a powerful performer. We should also remember how much of a personality she was, and how many people she inspired as well as cherish the legacy she left in the form of her work.
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Haniya Aslam, your words may be degraded but your melodies will reverberate in our hearts” Vismaya.
