After launching EQUAL in Pakistan earlier this year, a global music program committed to raising the volume on women artists, Spotify debuts Spotify Talks, a digital series covering hard-hitting conversations, with the first episode dedicated to celebrating being a woman artist in Pakistan and the impact of EQUAL to date.
Featuring singer, songwriter, philanthropist, and household name, Momina Mustehsan, EQUAL Pakistan`s Ambassador for the Month of September, the first episode of Spotify Talks will be hosted by Anoushey Ashraf, joined by the multi-faceted stars Natasha Baig and Zoha Zuberi, the EQUAL Pakistan Ambassadors for July and June, and Rutaba Yaqub, Spotify`s Music Manager for Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.
The episode titled `Women in Music` sheds light on the challenges women artists face in Pakistan while also reflecting on how the space for women in music has evolved over the years. Sitting down for a candid conversation, these torch bearers for the achievements of women in the audio industry of Pakistan will share glimpses of their journey and how Spotify has played a role as a platform powering their discovery and elevating their work globally.
As EQUAL Pakistan Ambassador for this month, Momina Mustehsan commented, “It`s my honor to be representing the women musicians of our country in September. Pakistani musicians are resilient and, despite limited opportunities, manage to bring their own seats to the table, demonstrating their skills on a scale that cannot be ignored. ”
“This requires platforms like Spotify. It will help open up seats at the global table, with the goal of giving seats to
As part of the program, her Momina’s melodic and moving song ‘Tera Woh Pyar (Nawazishein Karam)’ by Coke Studio Season 09 was featured on her EQUAL Pakistan and her EQUAL Global playlists and has been featured worldwide. Discover more of her music.
The first Spotify Talks conversation will begin on her Monday, September 26 at 4 p.m. on the Spotify Talks microsite. Expect witty yet impactful conversations as EQUAL’s ambassadors share their stories and share insights on how to succeed in the music industry. Through Spotify Talks, Spotify leverages its platform to bring together key industry players, tastemakers, and experts to discuss the latest developments in music, technology, and entertainment in Pakistan.
