Ali Sethi ( Pakistani singer ) Wiki, Bio, Career, Coke Studio Journey

Ali Sethi is a Pakistani singer, songwriter, and journalist. He was born in Lahore, Pakistan, and received his education at the Lahore Grammar School, Dartmouth College, and the University of Oxford.

Ali Sethi Early life and Background

Ali Sethi was born in Lahore, Pakistan, and received his education at the Lahore Grammar School. He went on to attend Dartmouth College in the United States, where he earned a degree in history. After college, Sethi attended the University of Oxford, where he received a master’s degree in comparative social policy.

Sethi comes from a family with a rich cultural and artistic background. His father, Jawad Sethi, is a well-known Pakistani artist, and his mother, Shahnaz Jawad, is a poet and writer. Sethi’s grandfather, Faiz Ahmed Faiz, was a celebrated Urdu poet and one of the most influential literary figures in Pakistan. Sethi has cited his family’s love of literature and art as a major influence on his own artistic pursuits.

Ali Sethi Career

Music Career

• Sethi’s music career began in 2011 when he released his debut album, “The Waiting Room”.
• He has since released several more albums and singles, including “The Good Life” and “Dil Dil Pakistan”.
• His music is a blend of traditional Pakistani and Indian music with modern pop and rock influences.
• Sethi has toured internationally and performed at various music festivals.

Journalism

• In addition to his music career, Sethi is also a journalist and has written for various publications such as the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and the Friday Times.
• He has also worked as a contributing editor for the New York Times and as a host on Pakistani television.

Books

• Sethi is the author of two books: “The Wish Maker” and “Barcelona: A Love Untold”.
• “The Wish Maker” is a novel that explores themes of love, family, and tradition in Pakistan, and was published in 2009.
• “Barcelona: A Love Untold” is a collection of essays about the city of Barcelona and was published in 2018.

Ali Sethi’s Coke Studio Journey

Ali Sethi has appeared on several seasons of the Pakistani music television series Coke Studio.

Interesting Facts About Ali Sethi

• Sethi is fluent in both English and Urdu, and has released music in both languages.
• He is the author of two books: “The Wish Maker” and “Barcelona: A Love Untold”.
• In addition to his music and writing career, Sethi has also worked as a journalist and television host.
• Sethi’s grandfather, Faiz Ahmed Faiz, was a celebrated Urdu poet and one of the most influential literary figures in Pakistan.
• Sethi has toured internationally and performed at various music festivals.
• He has appeared on several seasons of the Pakistani music television series Coke Studio.
• Sethi’s music is a blend of traditional Pakistani and Indian music with modern pop and rock influences.

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