Coke Studio is gearing up for its long-awaited return to India after an eight-year hiatus. Titled ‘Coke Studio Bharat’, the iconic music series will make its first foray in India after years. Curated by one of India’s finest musicians and songwriters, the 10-part series is slated to feature over 50 artists this year.
Premiering on February 7th 2023, the current season is slated to feature Amira Gill, Achint, Aditya Gadhvi, Arijit Datta, Amaan and Ayaan Ali Bangash, Ashima Mahajan, Armaan Malik, Bombay Brass, Burrah, Charan Raj, Deveshi Sahgal, Dhruv Vishwanath, Diljit Dosanjh, Donn Bhatt, Hashbass, Jasleen Royal, Kanwar Grewal, Mahan Sehgal, Mansa Pandey, Maithili Thakur & Brothers, Mohammad Muneem, Noor Mohammad, OAFF & Savera, Osho Jain, Prabhdeep, Rashmeet Kaur, Seedhe Maut, Sakur Khan & Sons, Sanjith Hegde, Shillong Chamber Choir, Tajdar Junaid, and many others.
Notably, Coke Studio Bharat will further shed a spotlight on regional Indian instruments like Algozha, Chimta, Duff, Sarod, Sarangi, Tumbi, and Rabaab.
Check out the exclusive BTS from Coke Studio Bharat Season 1 launch event here.
Coke Studio India first premiered in India on June 7th 2011. Ever since then, the affecting and deftly curated TV series has showcased some of the most influential acts from the country across four seasons. However, the latest in the series will be revived under the ‘Coke Studio Bharat’ moniker.
To curate the show, Ankur Tewari built a thinktank from scratch and included the legendary Indian poet, lyricist and scriptwriter Kausar Munir along with award-winning sound engineer and music producer KJ Singh.
Look out for Coke Studio Bharat on February 7th 2023.
Since you’re here, check out the lead single from Coke Studio Bharat if you haven’t yet. Titled ‘Sagavaasi’, the record features Southern India’s rap superstar Arivu and Khatija Rehman.
