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      Babar Ali Khanna

      Babar Ali Khanna

      The individual that keeps musical timing intact at Coke Studio is Babar Ali Khanna. An integral part of the house band, Babar is a seasoned Dhol and Dholak player who has received awards for his performances and has played with a myriad of musicians both within Pakistan and internationally. He can be credited for bringing the wealth of Eastern percussion to Coke Studio. He’s regarded as one of the country’s finest Dholak players due to his sense of musical diversity and finesse. Eastern percussion became his lifeline through his family history, the learning of which led him to take on the craft professionally – initially making a mark in the music scene due to his work with Jawad Ahmed, Abrar-ul-Haq and Shazia Manzoor, among others. Years later and with much acclaim to his credit, Babar now runs his own music academy in Lahore where he teaches the Dholak.

      A journey that spans over twenty years, Babar’s work demonstrates a deep and ever growing understanding of eastern rhythm as he returns to Coke Studio in Season 8.

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