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(Karachi, 23 March 2009) After the unprecedented acclaim and
popularity of Season 1, Coke Studio reignites our passion and returns
to the heart of the live recording studio with a new artist line up, a
different sound, an innovative house band, a reinvented set and a brand
new set of performances and episodes to be broadcast across Pakistan
this summer.
This season, Coke Studio draws together
the fundamentals of collaborative music that will showcase Pakistan’s
rich music culture, by stitching into its fabric traditional artists,
folk music influences and regional instruments in collaboration with
Pakistan’s contemporary mainstream artists. With visionary Rohail Hyatt
back at the helm, featuring this season are sensational stars Ali
Zafar, Arieb Azhar, Atif Aslam, Javed Bashir, Josh, Noori, Riaz Ali
Khan, Saieen Zahoor, Shafqat Amanat Ali Khan, Strings, Zeb &
Haniya.
Witness the return of the power-house band
with the likes of Babar Khanna on dholak, Kamran “Mannu” Zafar on Bass,
Louis “Gumby” Pinto on Drums, Omran “Momo” Shafique on guitar, Saba
Shabbir on backing vocals and Zulfiq “Shazee” Ahmed Khan on multi
percussions. Joining the house band this season is Assad Ahmed, also
on guitar, Jaffer Zaidi on the keyboard, Javed Iqbal on Violin, Natasha
De Sousa as backing vocalist, Sikander on dholak and Waris Baloo on
multi percussions. This year also welcomes guest musicians Gul Mohammad
on Sarangi, Gurpreet Chana on tabla, Rakae Jamil on Sitar and Sadiq
Sameer on Rabab.
Speaking about Coke Studio, country manager the Coca-Cola Export Company, Rizwan U Khan has said “bringing alive the magic of live recordings and performances, Coke Studio prides itself on providing a musical platform which bridges barriers, celebrates diversity, encourages unity and instils a sense of Pakistani pride.”
Producer Coke Studio, Rohail Hyatt has said “We
are sitting on a gold mine of art and talent that has been historically
built by our predecessors. To have the opportunity to add to such
foundations, through Coke Studio is inspiring and motivating.”
(Karachi, 23 March 2009) After the unprecedented acclaim and
popularity of Season 1, Coke Studio reignites our passion and returns
to the heart of the live recording studio with a new artist line up, a
different sound, an innovative house band, a reinvented set and a brand
new set of performances and episodes to be broadcast across Pakistan
this summer.
This season, Coke Studio draws together
the fundamentals of collaborative music that will showcase Pakistan’s
rich music culture, by stitching into its fabric traditional artists,
folk music influences and regional instruments in collaboration with
Pakistan’s contemporary mainstream artists. With visionary Rohail Hyatt
back at the helm, featuring this season are sensational stars Ali
Zafar, Arieb Azhar, Atif Aslam, Javed Bashir, Josh, Noori, Riaz Ali
Khan, Saieen Zahoor, Shafqat Amanat Ali Khan, Strings, Zeb &
Haniya.
Witness the return of the power-house band
with the likes of Babar Khanna on dholak, Kamran “Mannu” Zafar on Bass,
Louis “Gumby” Pinto on Drums, Omran “Momo” Shafique on guitar, Saba
Shabbir on backing vocals and Zulfiq “Shazee” Ahmed Khan on multi
percussions. Joining the house band this season is Assad Ahmed, also
on guitar, Jaffer Zaidi on the keyboard, Javed Iqbal on Violin, Natasha
De Sousa as backing vocalist, Sikander on dholak and Waris Baloo on
multi percussions. This year also welcomes guest musicians Gul Mohammad
on Sarangi, Gurpreet Chana on tabla, Rakae Jamil on Sitar and Sadiq
Sameer on Rabab.
Speaking about Coke Studio, country manager the Coca-Cola Export Company, Rizwan U Khan has said “bringing alive the magic of live recordings and performances, Coke Studio prides itself on providing a musical platform which bridges barriers, celebrates diversity, encourages unity and instils a sense of Pakistani pride.”
Producer Coke Studio, Rohail Hyatt has said “We
are sitting on a gold mine of art and talent that has been historically
built by our predecessors. To have the opportunity to add to such
foundations, through Coke Studio is inspiring and motivating.”
