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.

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Tracklist

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