Zara Madani
Zara Madani, a singer, producer, composer and a voice yogi, gifted with an innate talent and nurtured through years of training in diverse musical gharānās from the sub-continent. Including Gwalior gharānā, Delhi gharānā and under the supervision of Akhtar Ali Khan saheb. Her artistic journey is marked by an exquisite blend of cultural influences, nurtured through her role as an associate producer at Coke Studio Pakistan and Coke Studio International. Zara's impact transcends the studio, as she shares her expertise as a leading voice coach for both local and international students. Her stage presence shines through, having performed as a vocalist in two seasons of Coke Studio, both as a solo artist and alongside legends like Rahat Fateh Ali. Furthermore, she has showcased her composition skills as the featured artist for the main soundtrack at the Pakistan Pavilion during Dubai Expo 2020. Zara's commitment to preserving traditional and cultural music forms resonates beyond her work, ensuring the legacy of music endures for generations to come.
SATURDAY Saturday 2nd March
Chorus Of Change
Location: Patio
Featuring Lucky, a transgender artist who has previously worked on Coke Studio, Chorus of Change is an electrifying performance mixing contemporary and traditional music. The transgender community has a long history of song, music and dance within its culture and this performance offers technical innovation in the form of advanced electronic production techniques, including real-time audio mixing and synchronization. Ahsan Pervaiz Mehdi, a renowned producer and multi-instrumentalist from Lahore, Pakistan, will serve as the Sound Producer for this initiative. With a diverse musical background and notable collaborations, including Coke Studio, Velo Sound Station and Nescafé Basement, Ahsan's expertise will elevate the performance, delivering a seamless and immersive auditory experience for performers and audiences alike. Zara Madni has been previously featured in WOW and following the success of her performance which had visually impaired girls from Ida Rieu, Zara has the expertise and compassion to bring different voices, styles and mediums on the stage. She embraces the ethos of WOW and ensures that her programming is inclusive and diverse. The curatorial team considered Hadiqa Kiyani but she has been featured at WOW before. Meesha Shafi won't be in the country on the festival dates and is also out of budget. Shazia Manzoor is not well known among younger audiences hence not a good pull. This performance has the potential to cement WOW as a platform for featuring voices from marginalized groups