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Coke Studio is a Pakistani music television series which features live studio-recorded music performances by various artists. The show was produced by Rohail Hyatt up until Season 6, and is now produced by the Pakistani band Strings. It is sponsored by Coca Cola. Starting in 2008, Coke Studio has been popular throughout the country, receiving critical acclaim and frequently being rebroadcast on numerous television and radio stations. It is one of the most popular music programmes in South Asia and is a local brand product of Coca-Cola.[1] The program focuses on a fusion of the diverse musical influences in Pakistan, including eastern classical, folk, qawwali, bhangra, Sufi and contemporary hip hop, rock and pop music.[2] The show provides a platform for renowned as well as upcoming and less mainstream artists, of various genres, regions and languages, to collaborate musically in live studio recording sessions.[3] The first season of the show premiered on June 8, 2008.[citation needed] The third season aired on June 6, 2010 having the same format as that of the second season. Season Four aired on 22 May 2011. On 13 May 2012, the show commenced its fifth season. The sixth season started in October 2013.[4] The seventh season of Coke Studio Pakistan aired on 21 September 2014 on various Pakistani channels.[5] Video and MP3 files for each song are available for free download on the Coke Studio website after each episode airs, along with additional material. The videos are also available on the show's official channel on YouTube, where they have gained millions of views and been frequently commented on.[6][citation needed] Following its success first in Brazil and then in Pakistan, Coke Studio has now become an international franchise, with other countries adopting local versions. It is produced by Rohail Hyatt, founder of the first Pakistani pop band Vital Signs and from Season 7 by Strings. Its featured artists on each episode are backed by a house band and guest artists.