july issue 2011

So far, the fourth season of Coke Studio has been another success. Sure, not every song nor every session can please all fans, but there have been some stellar collaborations that have been added to many iPods across the country and beyond.

But has Season 4 been the best yet?

Clearly that’s a personal choice. And even if you believe that Coke Studio has already crescendo-ed and it highs will be hard to surpass in coming seasons, Coke Studio has forever altered the musical landscape in Pakistan. As Zara Farooqui wrote for Newsline in June 2010, “Coke Studio continues its journey in reigniting our pride and passion, and showing that music can be a means of bringing people closer and bridging the gaps that divide us.”

Discover more about Coke Studio and Pakistan’s music scene via these interviews, reviews and features:

One-on-one with the Producer:
Interview: Rohail Hyatt, Producer of Coke Studio (June 2011) by Farieha Aziz

Season 4 in Review:
Music Review: Coke Studio, Season 4, Episode 1 by Danish Hyder
Music Review: Coke Studio, Season 4, Episode 2 by Danish Hyder
Music Review: Coke Studio, Season 4, Episode 3 by Danish Hyder

On the Pakistani Music Scene:
Striking the Right Chord (January 2011) by Nadir Siddiqui
Let the Music Play (April 2011) by Arman Sayani