Coke Studio
Format
Live music performance and recording session
Developed by
The Coca-Cola Company and executive producer Rohail Hyatt
Country of origin
Pakistan
Producer(s)
Rohail Hyatt, Umber Hyatt
Location(s)
Karachi, Pakistan
Original run
June 8, 2008 – present
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Season One (2008)
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)
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).
Production team members (partial list)
Rohail Hyatt (executive producer), Umber Hyatt (producer), Natasha De Souza, Nofil Naqvi, and Naseer-ud-din-Wasif.
Season Two (2009)
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
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).
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).
Season Three (2010)
Songs and featured artists
Episode 1 Reason
Na Raindee Hai by Arieb Azhar
Ramooz-e-Ishaq by Abida Parveen
Alif Allah by Arif Lohar and Meesha Shafi
Yaadein by Karavan
Bibi Sanam by Zeb and Haniya.
Episode 2 Will
Aaisha by Amanat Ali
Bolo Bolo by Entity Paradigm, song originally sung by Sajjad Ali
Monmal Rano by Fakir Juman Shah
Tann Dolay by Noori & Zeb and Haniya
Naina Day Aakhay by Rizwan & Muazzam, song originally sung by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
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).
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).
