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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.

External links[edit | edit source]

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