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Leo Twins
The Leo Twins playing music from Diriliş: Ertuğrul
The Leo Twins playing music from Diriliş: Ertuğrul
Background information
Born (1993-07-27) July 27, 1993 (age 31)
GenresInstrumental, world music, pop, rock, gospel, eastern classical
Instrument(s)Sharoon: Violin, Cello - Haroon: Guitar, Percussions, Piano
Members
  • Haroon Leo
  • Sharoon Leo

Haroon and Sharoon Leo (born 27 July 1993), professionally known as Leo Twins, are Pakistani musicians and multi-instrumentalists. The Leo Twins[1] began their career on the popular TV show Nescafé Basement where they became regular part of the house band under the production of Zulfiqar Jabbar Khan.[2][3][4]

Life and career

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Born in Rawalpindi to a Christian family,[5] the Leo Twins[6] studied at the Punjab College of Information Technology. They started their career from Nescafe Basement[7] Season 3.[2] Sharoon, the elder brother, plays violin and cello while Haroon plays more than 10 instruments including guitar, rubab, tabla, piano, cajon, ukulele, mandolin, darbuka, and other percussion instruments.[8][9] Leo Twins[10][11] actively release instrumental covers and originals on their YouTube Channel. Haroon Leo and Sharoon Leo also play with some of the renowned names in the music fraternity such as Atif Aslam, Meesha Shafi, Call (band), Momina Mustehsan[12][13][14][15] and Rahat Fateh Ali Khan.[16] They were also a part of Pakistan Super League team Peshawar Zalmi's team anthem[17][18] Hum Zalmi[19][20][21]. Leo Twins' version of Diriliş: Ertuğrul soundtrack proved to be an instant hit and gained viewership from all over the world.[22][23][24][25][26]

Discography

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Nescafe Basement

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  • Season 3
  • Mein Hoon - Season 4
  • Season 5

Singles & covers

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  • Sayonee (Cover)
  • Despacito
  • National Anthem
  • Tu Hi Dua
  • Shape Of You - Ed Sheeran (Cover)[9]
  • Kalvari De Saharay
  • Ko Ko Korina - Cover[27]
  • Ertugrul Ghazi (Soundtrack)[28]
  • Game of Thrones (Soundtrack)
  • Sanson Ki Mala [29]
  • Aadat by Atif Aslam

References

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  1. ^ "Leo Twins surprise passengers on PIA flight with 'Dil Dil Pakistan'". The Nation. 14 August 2017. Retrieved 15 September 2019.
  2. ^ a b R, Ariba (24 October 2018). "The Leo Twins From NESCAFÉ Basement Are Winning Hearts Of Every Pakistani!". Parhlo. Retrieved 15 September 2019.
  3. ^ Tribune.com.pk (31 October 2018). "You should fight for the genre you like: Xulfi". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 15 September 2019.
  4. ^ "World Music Concert-The Ayoub Sisters Quartet and The Leo Twins | The List". www.list.co.uk. Retrieved 15 September 2019.
  5. ^ Rafiq, Qamar (25 December 2021). "Allow Us the Option of Painless Christmas!". Daily Times. Archived from the original on 8 February 2022. Retrieved 14 August 2022.
  6. ^ "Leo Twins will mesmerise you with their guitar, violin skills | TV Shows - geo.tv". www.geo.tv. Retrieved 15 September 2019.
  7. ^ Studio, MangoBaaz (17 January 2019). "Here's A Recap Of The Most Famous NESCAFÉ Basement Artists Then Vs Now". MangoBaaz. Retrieved 15 September 2019.
  8. ^ Ago, Zubairaslamin Music • 2 Years (18 February 2018). "Leo twins | Pakistani Talent | Play Yilan Instrument Success full Story". Steemit. Retrieved 15 September 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  9. ^ a b Babar, Sarah (15 July 2017). "This Pair Of Twins Just Made A Desi Version of 'Shape Of You' And It'll Make You Wanna Thumka". MangoBaaz. Retrieved 15 September 2019.
  10. ^ "Momina Mustehsan sings Ko Ko Korina with Leo Twins | Dunya News". video.dunyanews.tv. 14 February 2008. Retrieved 15 September 2019.
  11. ^ "Leo Twins pay tribute to Michael Jackson with their music | GNN HD News". www.gnnhd.tv. Retrieved 15 September 2019.
  12. ^ "Brace yourselves: Momina Mustehsan is back with another cover of Ko Ko Korina - Samaa Digital". www.samaa.tv. Retrieved 15 September 2019.
  13. ^ Momina Mustehsan Is Back With Leo Twins and did the Ko Ko Korina Rendition, 26 November 2018, retrieved 8 January 2020
  14. ^ "Momina Mustehsan sings Ko Ko Korina with Leo Twins | Dunya News". video.dunyanews.tv. 14 February 2008. Retrieved 8 January 2020.
  15. ^ writer!, Uzma AttaA criminologist who happened to be a (26 November 2018), Momina Mustehsan Is Back With Leo Twins and did the Ko Ko Korina Rendition, retrieved 8 January 2020
  16. ^ "Rahat Fateh Ali Khan enthrals audience with magic of fusion in US, UK concerts". Daily Times. 10 November 2019. Retrieved 8 January 2020.
  17. ^ "Peshawar Zalmi launches its new title song "Hum Zalmi" | Pakistan Today". www.pakistantoday.com.pk. Retrieved 15 September 2019.
  18. ^ "'Call' releases scintillating track 'Hum Zalmi' for PSL". Daily Times. 3 March 2018. Retrieved 15 September 2019.
  19. ^ Fatima, Nayab. "Peshawar Zalmi to unveil it's [sic] anthem 'Hum Zalmi'". Aaj News. Archived from the original on 9 October 2018. Retrieved 15 September 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  20. ^ "Peshawar Zalmi launches famous song 'Hum Zalmi'". www.radio.gov.pk. Retrieved 15 September 2019.
  21. ^ "Peshawar Zalmi - Hum Zalmi - Call ft. Leo Twins".
  22. ^ "Tuned in: Pakistani twins ride the wave of Ertugrul's success with local soundtrack". Arab News. 26 May 2020. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
  23. ^ Pakistan, S. K. (4 May 2020). "Turks Celebrate Pak-Turkey Friendship With Leo Twins' 'Ertugrul' Title-Track Cover". Parhlo. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
  24. ^ "Ertugrul Ghazi Soundtrack by Leo Twins in winning hearts". Trendinginsocial. 4 May 2020. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
  25. ^ Tribune.com.pk (20 May 2020). "How the Leo Twins took over Pakistan's music industry". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
  26. ^ Arif, Aayan. "Leo Twins' Cover of Ertugrul Theme Song is Surreal". Musicians of Pakistan. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
  27. ^ "This version of Ko Ko Korina by the Leo Twins is absolutely fantastic!". Oyeyeah. 22 October 2018. Retrieved 15 September 2019.
  28. ^ "Ertugrul Title Song: Fans in Love with title track cover by Leo Twins". BOL News. 4 May 2020. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
  29. ^ BandBaji (19 April 2020). "STREAMING: THE NEXT BIG DUO". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 29 July 2020.
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