Shallum Asher Xavier

Fuzön (فیوزن – literal English pronunciation: "fusion") is a pop rock band from Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan formed in 2001.

The name was derived from fusion, as the former lead vocalist of the band, Shafqat Amanat Ali describes the band as a fusion of Hindustani classical and modern soft rock music blended with the Sufi Style of singing.

Fuzön encompasses hybrid styles of pop and rock instrumentation.

"Fuzon was one of the innovative bands of the new millennium, as they gave us a timeless album like Saagar."

Shallum Asher Xavier and Imran Momina were the founding members, who decided to put their heads together as they realised the similarities between their musical ideas and tastes.

Meanwhile, Shafqat Amanat Ali, who had been singing for a few years, had happened to drop into Immo's recording studio for an assignment.

Shafqat's vocals so impressed the duo, that he was signed up with Shallum and Immu to form the band "Fuzön".

"The year 2011 marks the 10th anniversary of the three-member band that has made a significant contribution to Pakistani music."

Shafqat had to leave the band to concentrate more on his solo projects.

He was replaced by Rameez Mukhtar, the main vocalist in 2011.

Saagar (Virgin Records; CD; Rs. 199, Cassette; Rs. 65) features 12 tracks, with a common strain of pop melodies blended with Pakistani classical and folk vocals.

The opening track Aakhon Kay Saagar gave rise to their popularity within Pakistan.

Following songs, Akhiyaan, Terey Bina and Khamaaj were played in heavy circulation on the TV and FM stations of Pakistan and India.

Fuzon was the first band to release their debut album Saagar concurrently in both Pakistan and India.

"Khamaaj is a very old song and Thumri was composed by the Patiala Gharana, while I composed Saagar."