Natasha Khan (Pakistani singer)

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Natasha Khan
نتاشا خان
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Natasha Khan
Background information
Born (1984-03-26) 26 March 1984 (age 40)
Islamabad
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, composer, audio engineer
Instrument(s)Guitar, keyboard
LabelsCoke Studio

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.

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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

Singles

Coke Studio

Acoustic Station

Collaborations

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References

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