How many times have you heard a song in Kashmiri in a contemporary space such as a pub in Delhi or Mumbai? Possibly, never. Mumbaiites will now get to actually hear renditions in Kashmiri and Urdu, by Bangalore-based band Parvaaz who will make their debut at a gig in the city.

Parvaaz came into existence in March 2012 and features Kashif Iqbal, Khalid Ahmed and Neil Simon (who left the band) and were later joined by Fidel D’Souza and Sachin Banandur. They dabble in several genres including Classic Rock, 1960’s Psychedelic and Progressive Rock, but what sets the group apart is the inclusion of Kashmiri lyrics in their repertoire.