a fascinating fusion of cultures and rhythms.
Four standout tracks from Coke Studio Season 15 have been submitted in the Best Global Music Performance category for the 2025 Grammy Awards.
Zulfiqar Jabbar Khan took to Instagram to announce the submissions, urging voters to pay attention to the vibrant music coming from Pakistan.
One of the highlighted tracks was ‘Aayi Aayi’, featuring Noaman Ali Rajper, Babar Mangi and Marvi Sahiban.
The song resonated deeply with listeners, celebrated for its cultural richness and powerful performances.
Another submission is ‘Piya Piya Calling’, which features a diverse line-up.
This includes Kaifi Khalil, the Norwegian hip-hop group Karpe, viral dance sensation Quick Style, and Amanda Delara.
This track showcases a fascinating fusion of cultures and rhythms.
Later, Zulfiqar announced that ‘Blockbuster’, performed by Faris Shafi, the Gharvi Group, and Umair Butt, was also submitted for Grammy consideration.
‘Mehman’ is the fourth Coke Studio submission for the Grammy Awards.
The song features the talents of Nizam Torwali, Noorima Rehan, and Zeb Bangash.
With these submissions, the 2025 Grammy Awards could mark a significant moment for Pakistani music.
Aside from Coke Studio, there are other submissions featuring local artists.
Arooj Aftab, who made history as the first female Pakistani artist to win a Grammy, is back.
She has submitted her critically acclaimed album Night Reign for several categories.
This includes Album of the Year and Best Alternative Jazz Album.
The title track, ‘Raat Ki Rani’, is also vying for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Music Video.
In her announcement on Instagram, Arooj expressed her gratitude for collaborating with renowned musicians. These include Kaki King, Cautious Clay, and Vijay Iyer.
Arooj called the whole experience “humbling”.
Aside from these artists, Ali Sethi, already a household name thanks to his hit ‘Pasoori’, is part of another impressive submission.
He featured on Chinese-American composer Du Yun’s album Where We Lost Our Shadows, which delves into themes of displacement and migration.
This album, conceived with Khaled Jarrar, includes a variety of artists such as Sofia Jernberg and Shayna Dunkelman.
This collaboration is competing for several Grammy categories, including Best Global Music Performance and Best Contemporary Classical Composition.
With these remarkable submissions, 2025 could indeed be a historic year for Pakistani artists at the Grammys, showcasing the country’s rich musical talent.