Coke Studio Pakistan: facts about the show that took Pakistani music global
Coke Studio Pakistan began in 2008, produced by Rohail Hyatt. In 2022, 'Pasoori' by Ali Sethi and Shae Gill became a worldwide hit. Key facts.
Coke Studio Pakistan is a music show where artists perform live in a studio, mixing folk, Sufi, classical, pop and rock.
Coke Studio facts
- First season: 2008
- Original producer: Rohail Hyatt, of the band Vital Signs
- Format: live studio recordings with a house band, released as videos and audio
- Mix of styles: qawwali, folk songs and regional languages alongside modern music
Pasoori
In 2022, "Pasoori" by Ali Sethi and Shae Gill became one of the biggest songs ever to come out of Pakistan, streamed and shared around the world.
Why it matters
Coke Studio introduced many listeners, at home and abroad, to Pakistani folk and Sufi music, and gave new artists a large audience.
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