How Pakistan Developed A Jazz Scene, Thanks To The U.S. State Department

During the Cold War, jazz was seen as a tool of cultural diplomacy, and the likes of Duke Ellington, Dave Brubeck, and Dizzy Gillespie were sent on tour to Karachi, Lahore, and other cities. Their concerts sparked the development of a Pakistani style of jazz. – The Guardian <![CDATA[https… Read entire story.

Source: MUSIC – ArtsJournal