Jal Band:
Jal (Sanskrit:literal English translation: "Water") is a Pakistani pop/rock band formed in Lahore in 2002. The group was formed by Goher Mumtaz (vocals and guitar) and Atif Aslam (vocals).
They achieved fame with the release of the single "Aadat", after which lead vocalist, Atif Aslam, left the band and was replaced by new vocalist Farhan Saeed and bassist Aamir Sheraz. Their new lineup followed by their debut album, Aadat (2004), which was declared the best selling album of 2004 on Geo TV by the owner of Sadaf Stereo. The band's second album, Boondh (2007), won multiple awards, including the Best Album of the Year Award at the Lux Style Awards in 2008.
The band is among the first of contemporary Pakistani bands that fuse Urdu vocals with modern Pop.
| Background information | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Genres | Pop/Rock, Alternative rock |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Labels | Sadaf Stereo, Fire Records |
| Associated acts | Atif Aslam |
| Website | www.jaltheband.com |
| Current Members | |
| Goher Mumtaz Farhan Saeed Shazi | |
| Former members | |
| Atif Aslam Omer Nadeem | |
