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Desi Standard Time

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  • Oh god, one more podcast? That's right, one more. A podcast about South Asian media, including art, culture, film, and music. Hosted by the Maazes.
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Episodes
  • S2 Ep9: Exploring Art & Production in Pakistan

    S2 Ep9: Exploring Art & Production in Pakistan
    Nov 24 2020
    In this special season-finale bonus, we sit down with Lahore-based Art Director and Production Designer Hashim Ali. Recognized as 1 of 12 Pakisani Production Designers to follow, Hashim’s work over the past decade has made a huge impact in the world of Fashion, Production Design, and Art Direction in Pakistan. Tune to hear more about his unique career, the work he’s done with major fashion brands in Pakistan, and an incredible project called Dua-e-Reem, meaning Bride's Prayer, that was released for International Women’s Day in 2020.
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    44 mins
  • S2 Ep8: Desi Poets Society

    S2 Ep8: Desi Poets Society
    Nov 17 2020
    Though all cultures may be different, one universal art form binds the oldest civilizations with modern artists. Written tradition passed down in rhythmic fashion has always been dear to the human ear, and the Subcontinent is no different. In this episode, the Maazes delve into the vast and meaningful world of Pakistani poetry. From prior political uses to lyrical excellence in modern-day ghazals, the Maazes examine the verbose veterans of Pakistan’s past, and discuss the many ways that poetic forms like Shayari influence South Asian media even today.
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    44 mins
  • S2 Ep7: Pop-kistan

    S2 Ep7: Pop-kistan
    Nov 3 2020
    Though Qawwali and Paki Rock have continued to capture the hearts of Pakistani music-lovers worldwide, there is another segment of the Pakistani Music spectrum that makes an impact of its own: Pakistani Pop. An amalgamation of everything from classic genres to modern western influences, Pakistan’s pop scene has its own stars and unique sound. In this episode, the Maazes delve into the names and songs that define this genre, and discover its impact on music and society at large.
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    40 mins
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