Watch Coke Studio online: Episode 2 Will

Aïcha by Amanat Ali Bolo Bolo by Entity Paradigm, song originally sung by Sajjad Ali Moomal 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 In the third season, the underlying theme is to discover the intricacies of the process of creation and evolution, and how it culminates in the realization of dreams and goals. While the first episode centered on reason as the source and origin of all creative endeavours, the second one focuses on the force behind attainment — Will. Indeed in the language of music, the passion to ensure realization is as important as its inception. The five tracks featured in Episode 2 – three distinct contemporary pop-acts, and two intense and unique performances by Pakistan's treasured indigenous artists – symbolize the range and depth of musical influences and inspirations available and Coke Studio's will to embrace this diversity in an ever-widening circle. Making his first appearance on the Coke Studio platform is the talented, young singer Amanat Ali with his rendition of ‘Aisha’. Originally written in French and since translated into 12 different languages, Amanat performs the first known Urdu version of this internationally popular track on Coke Studio. Taking the stage next are the Shah Jo Raag Fakirs, accompanied by their unique five-stringed traditional instrument dhamboora. Led by Fakir Juman Shah the Fakirs recreate the mystic aura of the Bhit Shah shrine with a profoundly emotive rendition of 'Moomal Rano' from the Shah Jo Risalo. A mutually inspired collaboration between Noori and Zeb & Haniya follows suit and is best described as a unique combination of tamed rebellion and serene sophistication. This light fusion track, ‘Tann Dolay’, showcases a range of distinct vocals with a signature Noori style music composition. Entity Paradigm maintains the momentum on the set next, with their funk-rock take on Sajjad Ali’s 'Bolo Bolo'. The episode ends with Rizwan & Muazzam and their traditional qawwal arrangement, delivering an improvisational ‘Naina De Akhay’, in an evocative tribute to the legendary Ustaad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. 'Will' is a highly-entertaining, highly-diverse session of Coke Studio 2010. Do join us in the next episode as we continue to widen our sphere and diversify. Thank you for being part of Coke Studio this fortnight!

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