Folk singer Asad Abbas, celebrated for his contribution to Coke Studio Season 6, has sadly passed away due to his health struggles, including double kidney failure. Despite his valiant fight, Abbas, who underwent frequent dialysis, couldn’t overcome his challenges. His poignant folk rendition with Fariha Parvez, “Mahi Gal,” remains a CS6 highlight.
Notable figures like Rohail Hyatt and Adnan Siddiqui championed his cause, shedding light on his hardships. Hailing from a rich musical legacy, Abbas’s legacy will continue to resonate in Pakistan’s musical landscape.
Abbas hailed from a lineage deeply rooted in music. His grandfather, Mohammad Sadiq, and Mohammad Iqbal were pioneers of folk music in Pakistan, singing together since Radio Pakistan’s inception. Alongside his accomplished brother Ali Abbas and cousin Amanat Ali, he enriched Pakistan’s music scene.
With a career spanning three decades and recognition as a winner of the singing competition Pakistan Sangeet Icon, Asad Abbas’s passionate voice has left an enduring mark on the country’s cultural heritage.
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