Natasha Baig (Urdu: نتاشا بیگ), also spelled Nata-sha Baig is a Pakistani singer-songwriter from Hunza Valley. She sings in various genres including Sufi rock and had her latest hit with the Burushaski language song "Ya Maula" in collaboration with the designer Yousuf B. Qureshi.[1]
Natasha Baig نتاشا بیگ | |
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 Natasha Baig during the music video shoot of "Kesaria" | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Labels | Laal Series |
Early life
editNatasha Baig was born and raised in Karachi, but her family home is in Hunza.[2]
Career
editBaig has no formal music education. She grew up listening to Abida Parveen, Michael Jackson, and others. She is known for her live performances in Pakistan.[3]
She started her career in 2013 with a reality show ‘Cornetto Music Icons’ where she was selected as one of the six finalists and was mentored by Zoe Viccaji. Her performance of the song ‘Dekha na tha’ by Alamgir was commended.[4] After the show Baig joined ‘Sounds of Kolachi’ a Sufi ensemble originally started by Ahsan Bari where she was one of the main lead singers in the ensemble.[5]
Baig was also one of the panelists in ‘The Karachi Music Festival’ alongside Humera Channa, Zoe Viccaji and Saif Samejo where they discussed the Pakistani music industry. She also performed in the event with her new band ‘Kaya’. Soon Baig left Kaya and started performing as a solo artist with her own band members including her brother Sameer Baig on guitars. She performed at "Lahooti Music Mela" introduced by Saif Samejo of Sketches band and many other musical events across the country.[6]
In 2016, Baig co-founded a production Company ‘Laal Series’ that produced Baig’s music videos besides other work in the industry including commercials, short films and public service messages. The breakthrough for Baig came when she was nominated for Best Emerging Talent at the 2017 Lux Style Awards for her song "Jhoom Le" in the film Janaan.[7][8] She then released her song with Mai Dhai "Kesaria".[9] which was produced by her company Laal Series.
Baig then released her song "Maa" on Mother’s Day.[10] Her latest song is "Deewana Banaya". She has appeared in Coke Studio Season 11, singing Shikwa/ Jawab-e-Shikawa, a poem by Allama Iqbal. The song was well received throughout the region and remained trending at top in Pakistan.
Natasha Baig appeared in Kashan Admani's Acoustic Station and performed a rendition of "Dur Ze Darya" - written by the Persian poet Nasir Khusraw. [11]
We Are One (Global Collaboration Song)
editNatasha Baig featured in We Are One (Global Collaboration Song) produced by Kashan Admani. The song features 40 musicians from all over the world coming together for a message of hope and togetherness.[12][13]
Discography
editTelevision OST's
edit- Jhooti Produced by Shuja Haider
- Naina aur Tum
- Muhabbat Khak Safar
- Kahani Raima Aur Manahil Ki produced by Sohail Haider
- Sangsaar
- Khaas produced by Sohail Haider
Film Songs
edit- "Jhoom le" Janaan (2016) Produced by Taha Malik
- "Ishq Lara" Saat Din Mohabbat In (2017) Produced by Shani Arshad
Singles
editMane Na Kehna (Cornetto Music Icon) - 2013
Kesaria - 2017
Humse Hai Pakistan - 2017
Maa - 2017
Ya Moula - 2017
Deewana Banaya - 2017
Shikwa Jawab e Shikwa (CokeStudio Season 11) ft. Fareed Ayaz Qawal Group
Ek Qoum Ek Awaz (Audionic Azadi Anthem) - 2018
Bulleya Bulleya ft RaagRush 2018
Ho Mian - 2018
Ya Moula (Urdu) - 2019
Maine Dekha Hai - 23 March 2019
Dur Ze Darya - Acoustic Station
Mushkil Kusha (Ayaz Ismail)
Kaise Kahoon (Ayaz Ismail, Hussain Ajani)
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lux Style Awards | |||
| 2017 | "Jhoom Le" – Janaan | Emerging Talent of the Year | Nominated |
| 2020 | "Wo Jo Tha Bohat Hi Khaas" - Khaas | Best Original Soundtrack (TV) | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ "Express Tribune". Archived from the original on 22 July 2017.
- ^ Khan, Manal Faheem. "Natasha Baig's fashionably Sufi collaboration with YBQ". www.thenews.com.pk. Archived from the original on 6 September 2017. Retrieved 29 March 2018.
- ^ "Natasha Baig". www.facebook.com. Archived from the original on 17 March 2018. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
- ^ "Cornetto Music Icons: The final six revealed!". Archived from the original on 22 February 2017.
- ^ "Salt Shaker Series 01: 'Sounds of Kolachi' in Concert - Sadeem Shaikh - Youlin Magazine". Archived from the original on 20 August 2016. Retrieved 16 March 2018.
- ^ "Lahooti Melo: When music woke up Hyderabad - The Express Tribune". The Express Tribune. 24 January 2017. Archived from the original on 21 March 2017. Retrieved 16 March 2018.
- ^ NewsBytes. "Natasha Baig releases new single for Mother's Day". www.thenews.com.pk. Archived from the original on 17 May 2017. Retrieved 29 March 2018.
- ^ "A complete list of LSA 2017 winners - The Express Tribune". The Express Tribune. 20 April 2017. Archived from the original on 12 September 2017. Retrieved 16 March 2018.
- ^ "Mai Dhai and Natasha Baig create "Kesaria"". Something Haute. 9 January 2017. Archived from the original on 9 January 2017. Retrieved 16 March 2018.
- ^ NewsBytes. "Natasha Baig releases new single for Mother's Day". www.thenews.com.pk. Archived from the original on 17 May 2017. Retrieved 16 March 2018.
- ^ "Natasha Baig - Dur Ze Darya | Acoustic Station, Season 1". YouTube. Retrieved 5 March 2020.
- ^ Jazz, All About. "Jazz news: Guitar Virtuoso Roman Miroshnichenko Took Part In A Global Musical Mission With Simon Phillips, Stu Hamm, Charlie Bisharat And Others". All About Jazz News. Retrieved 28 May 2020.
- ^ "Kashan Admani unites local artistes with Grammy winners for new song". The Express Tribune. 2 May 2020. Retrieved 28 May 2020.