Nazia Hassan is the EQUAL Pakistan Ambassador for this month, in commemoration of her 22nd death anniversary
\nIslamabad
\nEQUAL Pakistan continues to celebrate women artists and recognize their contribution to the music industry by promoting aspiring artists and legends that have shaped Pakistan\u2019s music industry. The latest addition to the list is the music icon, the Queen of South Asian Pop, Nazia Hassan. Embossing an everlasting mark in the nation\u2019s hearts and revered for redefining Pakistan\u2019s pop music landscape forever during the golden era of the 80s and 90s, Nazia is the first Ambassador to be honoured posthumously. Her inclusion in the program is a tribute to the legend on the 22nd anniversary of her death. Later this month, she will light up Times Square, NYC, by being featured on a digital billboard in one of the world\u2019s most recognized locations.
\nLaunched earlier this year, the music program EQUAL Pakistan raises the volume for women artists\u2019 voices and recognizes their impact on the music scene. This month, fans worldwide can see Nazia on the cover of Spotify\u2019s global EQUAL playlist and discover her renowned track, \u201cBoom Boom\u201d, on both the local and global EQUAL playlists.
\nNazia Hassan is a name synonymous with finesse and soulful rhymes. Her influence on the subcontinent continues to be emulated and admired until this day, even after her passing. Making her debut with the song \u201cAap Jaisa Koi\u201d in 1980, she and her brother Zoheb Hassan have sold more than 65 million records worldwide. Having won the Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer at 15 in 1981, she remains the first Pakistani and the youngest recipient of the accolade to date. As the world celebrates the 22nd anniversary of her passing on Aug 13, EQUAL Pakistan remembers her profound impact on Pakistan\u2019s music ecosystem. With her brother Zoheb Hassan, Nazia holds enormous respect and affection for her music and her contributions to social causes.
\nCommenting on the inclusion of his sister in the program, Zoheb Hassan said: \u201cI\u2019d like to thank Spotify for nominating my sister Nazia Hassan as the EQUAL Ambassador for Pakistan and Global. As kids we\u2019ve been sincere to our art and music. When we started, we filled the void for pop music for youngsters at the time when folk and traditional music dominated the music scene across South Asia. Our music eventually transcended across the world, proving that music does not have any boundaries. It is also important for artists to use their popularity for social changes as we tried when we were young, from looking after the environment to advocating peace.\u201d
\n\u201cThis month, we are shining a light on an artist who revolutionized the music industry not only in her era but also for the times to come. That voice is none other than Nazia Hassan. We could not be prouder to have chosen to celebrate her life and music,\u201d explained Spotify\u2019s Khan FM, Artist and Label Partnerships, Pakistan.
\n\u201cWe hope that her fans from all over the world can bring their emotions, love and respect and relive her life\u2019s memories through all her epic achievements and accomplishments. Join us in celebrating an icon who etched a place in our hearts, forever with her soulful melodies.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Nazia Hassan is the EQUAL Pakistan Ambassador for this month, in commemoration of her 22nd death anniversary Islamabad EQUAL Pakistan continues to celebrate women artists and recognize their contribution to the music industry by promoting aspiring artists and legends that have shaped Pakistan\u2019s music industry. The latest addition to the list is the music icon, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":276581,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[10046,10045,10047],"class_list":{"0":"post-276566","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-national","8":"tag-equal-pakistan-ambassador","9":"tag-nazia-hassan","10":"tag-spotify"},"yoast_head":"\n