Natasha Khan (Pakistani singer)

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Natasha Khan
Natasha Khan
Natasha Khan
Background information
Born 26 March 1984 (1984-03-26) (age 40)
Islamabad
Occupations Singer, songwriter, composer, audio engineer
Instruments Guitar, keyboard
Labels Coke Studio
Associated acts Ali Zafar, Faakhir, Coke Studio (Pakistan)

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.

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

Acoustic Station

  • Jee Loon - Nida Hussain

Collaborations

References

  1. "Natasha Khan – Artists – Season 10 – Coke Studio Pakistan". http://www.cokestudio.com.pk/season10/natasha-khan.html. 
  2. "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". https://www.sae.edu/gbr/international-women%E2%80%99s-day-celebrating-fantastic-women-part-our-sae-community. 
  3. The Most Inspiring Interview That You'll Get To Watch | Natasha Khan | Speak Your Heart, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=goVYvqMdtGY, retrieved 22 August 2019 
  4. 4.0 4.1 "Natasha Khan talks Coke Studio success | SAE Institute UK – Creative Media Courses in Audio Production, Music Business, Animation, VFX, Film, Games and Web Design". https://www.sae.edu/gbr/natasha-khan-talks-coke-studio-success. 
  5. "Natasha Khan | SAE Institute UK - Creative Media Courses in Audio Production, Music Business, Animation, VFX, Film, Games and Web Design". https://www.sae.edu/gbr/natasha-khan. 
  6. "Natasha Khan | SAE Institute UK - Creative Media Courses in Audio Production, Music Business, Animation, VFX, Film, Games and Web Design". https://www.sae.edu/gbr/Natasha-Khan-0. 
  7. raza, Nida. "Natasha Khan". https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/you/232432-Natasha-Khan. 
  8. "Natasha Khan". 22 February 2009. http://www.koolmuzone.pk/2009/02/natasha-khan/. 
  9. eMinor. "Natasha Khan | Pop from London, UK". http://www.reverbnation.com/natashakhan. 
  10. "Natasha Khan – Artists – Season 9 – Coke Studio Pakistan". http://www.cokestudio.com.pk/season9/natasha-khan.html. 
  11. Zafar, Hareem (23 September 2016). "Dil Kamla by Natasha Khan & Faakhir Mehmood: Coke Studio Season 9 Episode 7 Finale". https://www.brandsynario.com/dil-kamla-by-natasha-khan-faakhir-mehmood-coke-studio-season-9-episode-7-finale/. 
  12. "A tribute to remember". 11 August 2016. https://blogs.tribune.com.pk/story/38685/a-tribute-to-remember/. 
  13. "Dil Kamla by Natasha Khan & Faakhir Mehmood Coke Studio 9 Archives – Trendinginsocial". 23 September 2016. https://www.trendinginsocial.com/tag/dil-kamla-by-natasha-khan-faakhir-mehmood-coke-studio-9/. 
  14. Naveed, Soha (4 July 2017). "Coke Studio Released Their Season 10 Lineup And Pakistanis Are Loving It!". https://www.parhlo.com/coke-studio-released-their-season-10-lineup-and-pakistanis-are-loving-it/. 
  15. "Leading backing vocalists explain what's it like being one step removed from stars | Pakistan Today". 29 September 2017. https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2017/09/29/leading-backing-vocalists-explain-whats-it-like-being-one-step-removed-from-stars/. 
  16. Arif, Aayan. "Natasha Khan – Making an Impact in the World of Music". https://musiciansofpakistan.com/2018/07/natasha-khan-making-impact-in-music.html. 
  17. Arif, Aayan. "Happy Birthday Natasha Khan – Badhaiyaan De Ye Dil Kamla". https://musiciansofpakistan.com/2019/03/happy-birthday-natasha-khan-badhaiyaan.html. 
  18. webdesk (18 September 2017). "Ali Zafar's Coke Studio Collaboration With Natasha Khan Is Incredible". https://veryfilmi.com/ali-zafars-coke-studio-collaboration-natasha-khan-incredible/. 
  19. Salman, Ifrah (16 September 2017). "Coke Studio season 10 episode 6: A vibrant energy is in the air". http://www.hipinpakistan.com/news/1153497. 
  20. Syed, Madeeha (2 June 2019). "SOUNDCHECK: TAMASHA'S MONEY SONG". Pakistan. https://www.dawn.com/news/1485947. 
  21. "'Acoustic Station' — a platform where rising musicians meet!" (in en-US). 2019-12-16. https://dailytimes.com.pk/521300/acoustic-station-a-platform-where-rising-musicians-meet/. 
  22. Tribune.com.pk (2020-05-02). "Kashan Admani unites local artistes with Grammy winners for new song | The Express Tribune". https://tribune.com.pk/story/2212375/4-kashan-admani-unites-local-artistes-grammy-winners-new-song/?amp=1. 
  23. Updater, News (2020-05-02). "Kashan Admani unites native artistes with Grammy winners for brand new tune" (in en-US). https://www.newsupdate.pk/kashan-admani-unites-local-artistes-with-grammy-winners-for-new-song/. 
  24. Arif, Aayan (2020-05-03). "Kashan Admani Brings Music Stars From All Over the World to Give a Message of Hope". https://www.musiciansofpakistan.com/2020/05/kashan-admani-music-stars-new-song.html. 
  25. Tribune.com.pk (2020-05-28). "How grammy-winning artists came together for a 'dua' to end Covid-19" (in en). https://tribune.com.pk/story/2230083/4-grammy-winning-artists-came-together-dua-end-covid-19/. 
  26. Tribune.com.pk (3 June 2018). "Musicians pay tribute to Aamir Zaki". https://tribune.com.pk/story/1726740/4-musicians-pay-tribute-aamir-zaki/.