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Beyond Ijaazat: Women in Pakistani Music

London, 17.11.20

The stigma around being a female musician in Pakistan’s sonic history did not stop these incredible women from achieving musical greatness. This mix features women who pushed the boundaries of popular music to become salient features of Pakistan’s soundscape.

Put together by Natasha Noorani, this mix is in collaboration with Chalo, a wonderful South-Asian compilation, with net profits going to Human Rights Law Network and Zindagi Trust.

In the background Natasha Noorani photographed by Zainab Zulfikar.

Tracklist

  • Nahid Akhtar 
    Naughty Boy
  • Nazia Hassan
    Hamesha
  • Benjamin Sisters
    Khyal Mein Aik Roshni
  • Musarrat Nazir
    Chalay To Kat Hi Jaye Ga
  • Runa, Dina & The Silhouettes
    Sammi Meri Vaar
  • Nermin Niazi
    Aankhon Se Mileen Ankhain
  • Runa Leila
    Jab Se Gaya Hai Mera Bachpan
  • The Milestones
    Aag
  • Benjamin Sisters
    Kahan Tak Suno Gai
  • Musarrat Nazir
    Mathay Te Chamkan Waal
  • Noor Jehan 
    Kisi Ki Aankhon Ne
  • Naheed Akhtar
    Pyaar Ki Yaad Nigahon Mein
  • Noor Jehan
    Zalima Coca Cola Pila De