Natasha Baig: Sufi rock, Coke Studio, Female Artist From Pakistan Reality | Karak with Mahreen

In this episode, Mahreen sits down with the powerhouse voice of Natasha Baig, one of Pakistan’s most soulful artists redefining the sound of modern Sufi music. From her early days breaking into Sufi rock to finding divine connection through song, Natasha shares how her music became a medium for faith, love, and self-discovery.

We explore the deeper meaning of Sufism, the role of poetry in her creative process, and how spirituality continues to shape her journey as an artist. From Coke Studio to meditative moments at shrines, Natasha opens up about the lessons, doubts, and revelations that come with walking the path of love.

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Natasha Baig
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0:00 – Introduction
0:45 – What is Sufi music and what does it mean to her?
6:35 – How did her manager help her start in Sufi rock?
9:48 – How did she realize people connected with her Sufi medley performance?
16:35 – What kind of physical appearance do people associate with being Sufi?
19:58 – Where does inspiration for Sufi music come from?
21:25 – How does Sufi writing or poetry influence her songs?
25:40 – What does she think about the role of love and forgiveness in Sufism?
30:45 – What lessons has she learned from Sufi music?
33:45 – Why does she say love and gratitude are the biggest lessons?
35:40 – Why does she call peace a myth and how does love lead to peace?
36:55 – Which poetry line about love is her favorite and what does it mean?
40:35 – Why is she scared of reaching the ultimate stage of divine love?
42:00 – Does she see overlaps between Sufism and Buddhism?
46:25 – How does she see Sufism’s relationship with Islam?
49:05 – How does she describe a personal connection to God through Sufi practice?
52:45 – What misconceptions do people have about Sufi music and “shirk”?
56:10 – What did she learn from her experience at a mazar during meditation?
1:01:45 – What’s the difference between Qawwali and Sufi music?
1:06:55 – How does she interpret poetry about modern society from her album?
1:09:30 – What makes Coke Studio Pakistan unique?
1:12:00 – How does she feel about music bans and cultural openness?
1:15:12 – What drives her to keep exploring spirituality through music?
1:18:28 – How does she want her audience to feel after hearing her songs?
1:22:40 – What message does she hope to leave behind through her art?
1:25:00 – Outro9