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Pakistani brothers play BBC news theme tune on the tabla

  • 28 Oct 2020
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Two Pakistani brothers, Ryan and Isaac, play the BBC News theme tune on the tabla.

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Most children are very fond of their aunt. She is the sounding board for their stories of happiness — and problems. She is the first person they run to when they have any issues to tackle or grouse against anyone.

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Two Pakistani brothers, Ryan and Isaac, also love their aunt, but this ‘Auntie’ is different. Because she is the world-famous British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).

It is perhaps their fondness for Auntie that made the two boys go one step further: they played the BBC News theme tune on the tabla, a pair of twin hand drums.

According to the BBC, Ryan and Isaac, aged 11 and eight, have been playing the tabla since they were very young.

The brothers, from the city of Lahore, rose to fame on Instagram after celebrities praised them for their talent.

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