Clyde Frances ~ Keep the Music Going!

That’s me (Clyde aka Irfan) on drums.  My friend Shahzad Hameed is a fine guitar player; writes his own songs and compositions.  We put together an album called “Songs from the Nowhere Land”.  It consists of 9 tracks.  I worked on all the drum parts and helped with song structure and whatever else I could

They Encouraged Us ~ by Charles Suares

~ Courtesy ldg © Legendary Musicians of Karachi I grew up in the 70s watching bands like the Black Jacks, Keynotes and Xperiment – which was one of my most favourite band at the time.   I recall fervently sitting near the stage as a young boy idolizing them at various shows, weddings and other musical

It Started with The Bugs ~ by Khalid Fatah

© Legendary Musicians of Karachi On the Island We grew up at the naval compound in Manora – a small peninsula located just south of the Port of Karachi.  It was pretty much like living on an island… secluded and being a naval community, all the amenities were nearby. I was not the studious type

Ronnie James ~ Till I get that Look!

© Legendary Musicians of Karachi ~  courtesy Sabby Patrick It started with ‘The Beatles” My aunt Florrie used to encourage me to sing ‘The Beatles’ songs when I was about 6 or 7 years old and then I sang at my first concert under Alan Goveas‘ amazing tutelage at Fatima Parish at the age of

Tribute to Ricky Cumine ~ by Seville

A Tribute to Ricky Cumine by his wife Seville © Legendary Musicians of Karachi My husband – Ricky – was a brilliant keyboardist and bass guitarist.  I met him in 1974 when he was playing with a band at Tarbela along with Nino Frances, Jeffrey Frances, Alan Vanderlowen and other musicians that I cannot recall.

Letter From Dominic Gonsalves

A letter from Mr. Dominic Gonsalves to Menin Rodrigues.  ~ Regarding information not being accurately recorded in a few published articles.  January 4, 2012   Hi Menin! First of all, I would like to wish you a Happy New Year 2012.  I had great pleasure reading about the Goans in Pakistan and their contribution to the country.

History of the Black Jacks ~ Menin Rodrigues

© Legendary Musicians of Karachi Sabby Patrick shares the ‘History of Blackjacks’ from prior records published by Menin Rodrigues; further edits carried out by ldg. The name of the group “BLACKJACKS’ popped up in somewhat an unexpected manner.  Bobby Frederick, Tony D’Souza, Michael Rodrigues, Ronnie Remedios, Zakir Hussain and Glenn Boyle were the first and