Khurram Waqar

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Khurram Waqar aka kW is a multi award winning guitarist/producer from Islamabad, Pakistan. He has been part of various rock outfits over the years with a varying degree of commercial success. Currently Khurram is the lead guitarist/producer for the band kW & The Facedown Movement which in Apr 2019 won the Best Rock Song of the year 2018 at the VIMA Music awards held in Malaysia. He is also working on his guitar instrumental album and collaborating with musicians all over the world.

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What is music to you? What does it give you?

It's my passion. It gives me the relief I yearn for after working as a full time IT professional

What is your music dream?

To be able to make music the way I like it and get it across to the right ears

If you could change the world - what would you start with?

The attitude for Live and let Live

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

Sweet Child o' Mine by Guns N' Roses

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

Guns N' Roses , Led Zeppelin

What inspires you to make music?

The exciting journey of making a song from an idea

What is the message you want to send with your music?

Play and enjoy life

How do you feel when you perform in front of an audience?

I feel energized

How do you see the musicians’ reality nowadays? What could be improved?

Lack of income

What do you think of Drooble?

Great site

What frustrates you most as a musician?

Sustainability for independent musicians

Do you support your local scene as a fan? How?

Yes, I promote whatever I like on my social media platforms

What qualities should a musician nowadays have in order to get their music heard by a larger audience?

Persistence and staying true to oneself

Share some awesome artists that we’ve never heard of.

Abida Parveen, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan