Pakistani singer Saba Riaz delighted to perform in Blackburn.

Saba Riaz performed at Bangor Street Community Centre in Blackburn as part of a UK tour and said she was delighted to play to Pakistani audiences.

Saba Riaz performed at the Bangor Street Community Centre in Blackburn at the weekend as part of a UK tour. Qawwali is a form of Sufi devotional music from South Asia and she appeared on stage with a full Qawwali group. Speaking in Urdu to Shakil Salam, she said the UK is beautiful and that she was glad to play to Pakistani audiences, and that Ramadan limited the number of shows she could book. The tour was planned by Showizards and supported by AP Entertainment. Key details: - Saba Riaz performed at Bangor Street Community Centre in Blackburn with a full Qawwali group. - She said the UK is beautiful and was delighted to play to Pakistani audiences, and noted Ramadan affected booking. - The tour was organised by Showizards and supported by AP Entertainment. - Pendle councillor Zafar Ali attended and described the event as a success, noting success also in Manchester and Birmingham. Summary: The concert reflected local engagement with Pakistani cultural music and drew community attendees. Undetermined at this time.