Natasha Khan (Pakistani singer)
Natasha Khan is a Pakistani singer, songwriter, composer, and audio engineer.[1][2] She is also the first qualified female audio engineer from Pakistan. Natasha made her debut in Coke Studio. She appeared as a singer in Coke Studio (Pakistani TV program) in Season 9 and Season 10 as a singer and backing vocalist.
Natasha Khan نتاشا خان | |
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Natasha Khan Performing Dil Kamla in Coke Studio Season 9. | |
Background information | |
Born | 26 March 1984 Islamabad |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, composer, audio engineer |
Instruments | Guitar, keyboard |
Labels | Coke Studio |
Associated acts | Ali Zafar, Faakhir, Coke Studio (Pakistan) |
Life and career
Natasha Khan[3] was born in Islamabad and now is based in London. She graduated from SAE Institute[4][5][6] and has been producing, mixing, and mastering a number of mainstream acts.[7] Natasha[8] started her career with her single Aag released in 2005. The song is available on streaming platform ReverbNation[9]. After a long gap, she made her mainstream return with a debut in Coke Studio Season 9[10] with Faakhir and performed "Dil Kamla".[11][12][13] She returned to Coke Studio Pakistan (season 10)[14] as a backing vocalist[15] and featured artist[16][17] where she performed her second duet song "Yo Soch" with Ali Zafar.[18][19] Natasha is also the recording engineer for the feature film Azaadi.[4] Natasha has also featured in Paisa Phenk, a song by Tamaasha – band that appeared in Pepsi Battle of the Bands.[20] Natasha Khan is also appearing in Kashan Admani's Acoustic Station.[21] Natasha made an appearance as a backing vocalist in Acoustic Station in Nida Hussain's song Jee Loon.
Natasha Khan is also a part of Kashan Admani's global collaboration featuring Grammy nominee Simon Phillips (drummer), Grammy Award winning Charlie Bisharat, Stuart Hamm, Roman Miroshnichenko, Lili Casely, Palash Sen, Luiza Prochet and musicians from different parts of the world. The song 'We Are One' also features Pakistani musicians including Farhad Humayun, Faakhir, Najam Sheraz, Raafay Israr, Omran Shafique, Natasha Baig, and more.[22][23][24]
We Are One (Global Collaboration Song)
Natasha Khan featured in We Are One (Global Collaboration Song) produced by Kashan Admani. The song features 40 musicians from all over the world coming together for a message of hope and togetherness.[25]
Discography
OST
- Dil Ki Lagi for Telefilm Karwat by Laila Leghari
Singles
- Aag
- Zara Suniye Toh Feat. Mirage Band
- Pyar Hua Feat. Mirage Band
- Duur Rahay Ho – Reprise Version
- Aankhain Feat Kami Gee
- Mera Pyar – Tribute to Amir Zaki[26]
- Shake My Soul – Shah Rule Feat. Natasha Khan
Coke Studio
- The National Anthem of Pakistan – Coke Studio Pakistan (season 10)
- Aye Raah e Haq Ke Shaheedon – Coke Studio Pakistan (season 9)
- Dil Kamla
- Yo Soch
Acoustic Station
- Jee Loon - Nida Hussain
References
- "Natasha Khan – Artists – Season 10 – Coke Studio Pakistan". cokestudio.com.pk. Retrieved 2 August 2019.
- "International Women's Day: celebrating the fantastic women part of our SAE community | SAE Institute UK - Creative Media Courses in Audio Production, Music Business, Animation, VFX, Film, Games and Web Design". www.sae.edu. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
- The Most Inspiring Interview That You'll Get To Watch | Natasha Khan | Speak Your Heart, retrieved 22 August 2019
- "Natasha Khan talks Coke Studio success | SAE Institute UK – Creative Media Courses in Audio Production, Music Business, Animation, VFX, Film, Games and Web Design". www.sae.edu. Retrieved 2 August 2019.
- "Natasha Khan | SAE Institute UK - Creative Media Courses in Audio Production, Music Business, Animation, VFX, Film, Games and Web Design". www.sae.edu. Retrieved 8 November 2019.
- "Natasha Khan | SAE Institute UK - Creative Media Courses in Audio Production, Music Business, Animation, VFX, Film, Games and Web Design". www.sae.edu. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
- raza, Nida. "Natasha Khan". The News International. Retrieved 2 August 2019.
- "Natasha Khan". Koolmuzone. Retrieved 14 October 2019.
- eMinor. "Natasha Khan | Pop from London, UK". ReverbNation. Retrieved 28 August 2019.
- "Natasha Khan – Artists – Season 9 – Coke Studio Pakistan". cokestudio.com.pk. Retrieved 2 August 2019.
- Zafar, Hareem (23 September 2016). "Dil Kamla by Natasha Khan & Faakhir Mehmood: Coke Studio Season 9 Episode 7 Finale". Brandsynario. Retrieved 2 August 2019.
- "A tribute to remember". Retrieved 26 August 2019.
- "Dil Kamla by Natasha Khan & Faakhir Mehmood Coke Studio 9 Archives – Trendinginsocial". trendinginsocial.com. Retrieved 26 August 2019.
- Naveed, Soha (4 July 2017). "Coke Studio Released Their Season 10 Lineup And Pakistanis Are Loving It!". Parhlo. Retrieved 26 August 2019.
- "Leading backing vocalists explain what's it like being one step removed from stars | Pakistan Today". Pakistan Today. Retrieved 2 August 2019.
- Arif, Aayan. "Natasha Khan – Making an Impact in the World of Music". Natasha Khan – Making an Impact in the World of Music. Retrieved 1 September 2019.
- Arif, Aayan. "Happy Birthday Natasha Khan – Badhaiyaan De Ye Dil Kamla". Happy Birthday Natasha Khan – Badhaiyaan De Ye Dil Kamla. Retrieved 1 September 2019.
- webdesk (18 September 2017). "Ali Zafar's Coke Studio Collaboration With Natasha Khan Is Incredible". VeryFilmi. Retrieved 2 August 2019.
- Salman, Ifrah (16 September 2017). "Coke Studio season 10 episode 6: A vibrant energy is in the air". HIP. Retrieved 26 August 2019.
- Syed, Madeeha (2 June 2019). "SOUNDCHECK: TAMASHA'S MONEY SONG". Dawn. Pakistan. Retrieved 2 August 2019.
- "'Acoustic Station' — a platform where rising musicians meet!". Daily Times. 16 December 2019. Retrieved 30 December 2019.
- Tribune.com.pk (2 May 2020). "Kashan Admani unites local artistes with Grammy winners for new song | The Express Tribune". tribune.com.pk. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
- Updater, News (2 May 2020). "Kashan Admani unites native artistes with Grammy winners for brand new tune". Pakistan Latest News Updates. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
- Arif, Aayan (3 May 2020). "Kashan Admani Brings Music Stars From All Over the World to Give a Message of Hope". Musicians of Pakistan. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
- Tribune.com.pk (28 May 2020). "How grammy-winning artists came together for a 'dua' to end Covid-19". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 28 May 2020.
- Tribune.com.pk (3 June 2018). "Musicians pay tribute to Aamir Zaki". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 27 August 2019.