In this episode, listen to Ishtiaq, a singer/songwriter based in Melbourne, Australia, talk about how Akon's music stirred up a passion for music while growing up in Pakistan. He also shares his experience navigating cultural taboos around music in Pakistan and the backstory behind his single 'Golden Light'. Ishtiaq is also a music producer and has worked on fascinating projects with clients such as the BBC.
Visit https://Ish7iaq.com and https://Instagram.com/@ish7iaq to learn more about his music and body of work.
His song selection is listed below:
Akon-Right Now
https://open.spotify.com/track/5Ravsw8TmHN5wBiYPPYUFw?si=6d39479ccc5d4d71
Enrique Iglesias
https://open.spotify.com/track/1PAgmT6YqGhd6zT9kN9gIo?si=e17b2161cf274255
Eminem- Not Afraid
https://open.spotify.com/track/7Ie9W94M7OjPoZVV216Xus?si=01c8d53961bb4ce3
Ish7iaq - Running Out of Love
https://open.spotify.com/track/0KfLOSQJN5MfrINbU2PSY8?si=52eb48aebf034c5e
Ish7iaq - Golden Light
https://open.spotify.com/track/2AnLueflY8QopyWR6eC5rx?si=f10622035e4f4e82
