Hadiqa Kiani
Returning to Coke Studio this season is the ever-transforming artist, Hadiqa Kiani, as she continues her ongoing journey of inner discovery. Hadiqa’s musical journey began as a child when she was recognized for her skill at the Pakistan National Council of Arts, where she began her training. Since then, Hadiqa has formed a lifelong relationship with music, a craft that has been an expression of her soul, a part of her life and her inner self. She started singing professionally in 1995 and has released songs that cross genres and languages. Known for her versatility, Hadiqa has sung western compositions and ballads with as much gusto as she has sung Sufi and folk pieces. In 2017, Hadiqa released Wajd, an album that was particularly close to her heart, one that signifies new avenues for the artist as she begins to explore the full spectrum of the mystical realm of Sufi music.
“For every adversity I face in life, music is a medicine. It has played a vital role in my sanity. I learn from music; I find peace in music. I find lessons in music, to grow in life, to create positivity in life. I seek music. I seek whatever I can get from music because it’s a huge ocean.”