In this episode of the Aleph podcast, we had the pleasure of having Zohaib Kazi in the studio - a versatile producer, director and author who has gained prominence for his innovative approach to music and storytelling. Zohaib’s journey into Pakistan’s music industry started when he joined Frequency Media working under Rohail Hyatt, this production company was responsible for producing Coke Studio Pakistan which Zohaib later joined as a general manager and associate producer from 2009 to 2017. As someone with both an audio and video skillset, Zohaib was involved in many aspects of the production over the years - this culminated in him being asked to co-produce Season 11 with Ali Hamza in 2018.

Zohaib first gained attention with his digital album Butterfly in Space in (2012) and later released his concept album & graphic novel Ismail Ka Urdu Sheher which earned him widespread acclaim. The novel tells the story of a scientist named Ismail and his journey to connect with an alien civilization. The album’s narrative depth and unique blend of music and visual storytelling established him as a forward-thinking artist in Pakistan's music industry. He has also produced a trilogy of music travelogues, starting with "Fanoos" and "Coke Studio Explorer" and culminating with "Gulistan” which is in the process of being released currently. With this trilogy, Zohaib aims to document and preserve Pakistan's diverse cultural heritage.

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