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#22 - SHALLUM XAVIER - From Fuzon to Raavi
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Dive into the musical essence of Shallum Asher Xavier, a guitar virtuoso, renowned studio musician, and the creative force behind the celebrated band 'Fuzon', in this special episode of the Aleph Podcast. This session unfolds Shallum's illustrious journey, delving into his early influences, significant projects, and his exceptional achievements in the music industry with our host and A for Aleph Founder Umair Dar.
Shallum, whose musical story began in 1978, was profoundly influenced by Karachi's local gospel music scene, leading to his early explorations on the piano. His path took a defining turn with the formation of 'Fuzon' in the early 2000s alongside Imran Momina (Emu) and Shafqat Amanat Ali. Their debut record 'Saagar', released by Virgin Records, became a global sensation, selling over a million copies and catapulting Shallum to fame. He has been recognized with numerous accolades, including Best Guitar Player in Pakistan and Best Band in Asia for Fuzon.
Beyond Fuzon, Shallum has a rich history of collaborations with iconic names in Pakistan’s music scene, contributing to major albums and influencing a generation of musicians.
Now, Shallum is channeling his creative energies into his solo career, the innovative project RAAVI, and nurturing talent as a music educator. In this episode, we explore his past, his approach to songwriting, the journey of Fuzon, the music industry's challenges, and his exciting new chapter with RAAVI.
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