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Coke Studio @ MTV season 1
Season 1
StarringVocalists
No. of episodes10
Release
Original network
Original releaseJune 17 (2011-06-17) –
August 19, 2011 (2011-08-19)
List of Coke Studio episodes

The first season of the Indian music television series, Coke Studio @ MTV, ran from June 17, 2011, to August 19, 2011. The season featured nine regular episodes, culminating in a special "Best of Coke Studio @ MTV Season 1" episode.[1][2][3]

Origins & Format[edit | edit source]

Coke Studio's journey began in Brazil in 2007. It started as a music project that brought together different Brazilian artists and blended their unique styles.[4] The concept arrived in Pakistan in 2008 through a collaboration between Nadeem Zaman, Coca-Cola's Marketing Head, joined forces with Rohail Hyatt, a former member of the band Vital Signs. Together, they launched the Pakistani version of the show.[5][6] The first season premiered in June 2008. Initially featuring a live audience, the show later transitioned to a closed studio format, which has remained consistent throughout the series.[7]

Coke Studio @ MTV stays true to the franchise's core concept by pairing established and upcoming artists for unique performances alongside a house band and additional musicians.[8] The recorded performances, available on streaming platforms, showcase both the lead singers and the entire ensemble. Close-up shots during recording capture the energy and artistry of these collaborations.[9]

Artists[edit | edit source]

The list of performers features both popular and traditional musicians hailing from various parts of India.[10][11][12][13]

Vocalists[edit | edit source]

Episodes[edit | edit source]

The season was helmed by producer Leslee Lewis. Each hour-long episode served as a platform for innovative artistic pairings. These pairings brought together established traditions like Carnatic and Hindustani classical music with the vibrant sounds of up-and-coming artists. The program further enriched the viewing experience by showcasing reimagined Bollywood classics alongside one-of-a-kind collaborations created specifically for the show.[14][15]

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References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Neha Sharma (13 April 2011). "Coke Studio Comes to India". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
  2. ↑ "Season 1 On Air Schedule". Archived from the original on 26 September 2013. Retrieved 24 August 2013.
  3. ↑ Supriya Nair (27 May 2011). "Studio Effects". Mint. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
  4. ↑ Sandeep Goyal (17 February 2023). "Will a new, improved Coke Studio succeed?". Business Standard. Retrieved 6 March 2023.
  5. ↑ Sanjay Monie (17 June 2011). "Coke Studio Brings People Together". Forbes India. Retrieved 21 July 2017.
  6. ↑ Moye, Jay (1 November 2013). "Coke Studio Bridges Barriers in Pakistan, India the Middle East and Africa". Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  7. ↑ Sharma, Karuna (3 February 2023). "How Coca-Cola has imbibed itself into pop culture with Coke Studio". Social Samosa. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
  8. ↑ Kanika Johri (17 June 2011). "'Coke Studio is not a fresh concept'". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
  9. ↑ Maheen Sabeeh (21 June 2009). "Coke Studio and Beyond: The wonderful world of Umber and Rohail Hyatt". Daily Jang. Archived from the original on 13 December 2014. Retrieved 22 July 2017.
  10. ↑ Neha Sharma (29 April 2011). "Shafqat Amanat Ali and Advaita to Feature on First Episode of Coke Studio". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
  11. ↑ "Singers, musicians to jam together at India's music project 'Coke Studio@MTV'". India Today. 13 June 2011. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
  12. ↑ "KK, Shaan, Shafqat Aamant Ali, Shankar Mahadevan, Sunidhi Chauhan on Coke Studio@MTV". 10 May 2011. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
  13. ↑ Nikhila Pant (17 June 2011). "A musical delight by Coke Studio@MTV". The Times of India. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
  14. ↑ Campaign India Team (9 May 2011). "Coca-Cola launches Coke Studio in India, in collaboration with MTV". CampaignIndia.in. Retrieved 14 January 2021.
  15. ↑ Lakshmi Ajay (14 May 2011). "Fusion fete". Business Standard. Retrieved 19 April 2023.

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