Format	Live music performance and recording session
Developed by	The Coca-Cola Company and executive producer Rohail Hyatt
Country of origin	Pakistan
Production
Producer(s)	Rohail Hyatt, Umber Hyatt
Location(s)	Karachi, Pakistan
Broadcast
Original run	June 8, 2008 – present
External links
Official website

Music of Pakistan
Genres
Classical  • Ghazal  • Qawwali Pop  • Filmi  • Rock  • Hip Hop
Traditional Forms
Religious music	Hamd  • Nasheeds  • Naat
Ethnic music	Balochi  • Kashmiri  • Pashto Punjabi  • Sindhi
Media and Performance
Music awards	Lux Style Awards MTV Awards
Music festivals	All Pakistan Music Conference Coke Studio
Music media	AAG  • Bandbaja MTV Pakistan  • PlayTV TM
National anthem	Qaumi Tarana
Regional Music
Local forms	Brahui  • Hindko  • Khowar Shina  • Siraiki
Related areas	Persian  • Dari
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Coke Studio is a Pakistani television series featuring live music performances. The program focuses on a fusion of the diverse musical influences in Pakistan, including eastern classical, folk, and contemporary popular music. The show provides a platform for renowned as well as upcoming and less mainstream artists, from various genres and regions, to collaborate musically in live studio recording sessions.^[1]

Season One premiered on June 8, 2008 and included a live audience. Season Two premiered on June 14, 2009 without a live audience, eliminating the associated background noise and providing a more intimate atmosphere.^[2]

Coke Studio has been popular, receiving critical acclaim and frequently being rebroadcast on television and radio in Pakistan. The official Facebook site, launched before Season Two premiered, quickly grew to over 64,000 fans after the third episode.^[3][4][5]

Video and MP3 files for each song are available for download on the Coke Studio website after each episode airs, along with additional material. The videos are also available on Youtube, which have frequently been viewed and commented on, with the official posting of Aik Alif viewed over 22,000 times in the first five weeks.^[6]

Coke Studio is produced by Rohail Hyatt and his wife Umber Hyatt. Featured artists on each episode are backed by a house band and guest artists.^[7]

[edit] Season One (2008)

[edit] Songs and featured artists

• Episode 1
  • Shaman Paiyan by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan
  • Deewana, and Gallan, by Ali Azmat
  • Paheliyan by Mauj
  • Garaj Baras, and Balaman; by Ali Azmat, and Rahat Fateh Ali Khan

• Episode 2
  • Sar Kiye, Anjane, and Zinda, by Strings
  • Jam Session by Ustaad H. B. Gullo
  • I'm in Love (I'm a Believer) by Saba and Selina
  • Duur by Strings, and Ustaad H. B. Gullo.

• Episode 3
  • Janay Na Koi, Chal Dil Meray, Channo, and Rangeen, by Ali Zafar
  • My Happiness by Sajid & Zeeshan
  • Allah Hu by Ali Zafar, and Tufail Ahmed

• Episode 4
  • Percussion Jam by various artists
  • Dildara by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan
  • Mein Challa by Ali Azmat
  • Garaj Baras by Ali Azmat, and Rahat Fateh Ali Khan (rebroadcast)
  • Dhaani by Strings, and Ustaad H. B. Gullo
  • Sarkye by Strings
  • Flute Jam by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan
  • Allah Hu by Ali Zafar, and Tufail Ahmed (rebroadcast) ^[8]

[edit] House band

Omran Shafique (Guitars), Kamran 'Mannu' Zafar (Bass), Zeeshan Parwez (Keyboards and Turntables), Louis 'Gumby' Pinto (Drums), The Abdul Latif Band (Percussion), Babar Khanna (Percussion), Zulfiq 'Shazee' Ahmed Khan (Percussion), Saba Shabbir (Vocals), and Selina Rashid (Vocals).^[9]

[edit] Production team members (partial list)

Rohail Hyatt (executive producer), Umber Hyatt (producer), Natasha De Souza, Nofil Naqvi, and Naseer-ud-din-Wasif.^[10]

[edit] Season Two (2009)

[edit] Scheduled broadcast dates

Episode One on June 14, Episode Two on June 28, Episode Three on July 12, Episode 4 on July 26, and Episode 5 on August 14. The episodes are titled Individuality, Harmony, Equality, Sprit, and Unity, respectively.

[edit] Songs and featured artists

• Episode 1
  • Aik Alif by Sain Zahoor, and Noori
  • Aj Latha Naeeo by Javed Bashir
  • Jal Pari by Atif Aslam
  • Khamaaj by Shafqat Amanat Ali
  • Paimona by Zeb and Haniya.

• Episode 2
  • Aankhon Kay Sagar by Shafqat Amanat Ali
  • Dastaan by Ali Zafar
  • Janay Do by JoSH
  • Kinara by Atif Aslam, and Riaz Ali Khan
  • Toomba by Sain Zahoor

• Episode 3
  • Bari Barsi by JoSH
  • Chal Diyay by Zeb and Haniya, and Javed Bashir
  • Jo Meray by Noori
  • Wasta Pyar Da by Atif Aslam
  • Yar Daddi by Ali Zafar

• Episode 4
  • Mai Ni Main by Atif Aslam
  • Bulleya by Riaz Ali Khan
  • Chup by Zeb and Haniya
  • Saari Raat by Noori
  • Mahi Ve by JoSH, and Shafqat Amanat Ali

• Episode 5
  • Husn-e-Haqiqi by Arieb Azhar
  • Titliyan by Strings
  • Rona Chor Dia by Zeb and Haniya, and Javed Bashir
  • Kuch Ajab Khail by Shafqat Amanat Ali
  • Nahi Ray Nahi by Ali Zafar
  • Kedaar by Noori
  • Humain Kya Hua by Atif Aslam

[edit] House band

Assad Ahmed (Guitar), Babar Khanna (Percussion), Jaffer Zaidi (Keyboards), Javed Iqbal (Violin), Kamran 'Mannu' Zafar (Bass), Louis 'Gumby' Pinto (Drums), Natasha De Sousa (Vocals), Omran 'Momo' Shafique (Guitar), Saba Shabbir (Vocals), Sikander Inam (Dholak), Waris 'Baloo' Ali (Percussion), Zulfiq 'Shazee' Ahmed Khan (Percussion). Guest Artists include: Baqir Abbas (Flute), Gul Mohammad (Sarangi), Gurpreet Chana (Tabla), Rakae Jamil (Sitar), and Sadiq Sameer (Rubab).^[11]

[edit] Production team members (partial list)

Rohail Hyatt (executive producer), Umber Hyatt (producer), Naseer-ud-din-Wasif (technical manager), Zeeshan Parwez assisted by Adnan Malik (video production), Danial Hyatt (animations and visuals), and Selina Rashid with her firm Lotus (public relations).^[1]

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• Official Coke Studio website
• Youtube channel
• Facebook page
• Aik Alif by Saieen Zahoor and Noori with English subtitles at Babelsongs.com
• Dastaan by Ali Zafar with English subtitles at Babelsongs.com