About

Anna Salman Dar is a bilingual, indie pop singer-songwriter who was born and raised in Lahore, Pakistan. As a young creative, Anna grew up with an innate passion for music. Her powerful vocals and composing abilities landed her the opportunity to be featured in the Nescafé Basement, a prestigious Pakistani music television program spotlighting emerging talent, when she was only 16 years old. There she joined an all-female ensemble and covered John Newman's "Love Me Again", which was recognized by the singer himself.

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The show earned Anna international recognition as an up-and-coming artist, and with her rise in popularity, she went on to release her first original work "Middle of Nowhere" in 2019. The song earned her a nomination at the LUX Style Awards in the Best Upcoming Artist category.

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Anna's music chronicles her personal journey, narrating her experience with life, love, friendship and loss. With the help of social media, she has garnered a dedicated listenership and a cult following amongst young women through her original work.

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Since launching her career, Anna has worked with renowned international brands such as Pepsi, Khaadi, Yes Theory, and Universal Music Group London. She has also worked in collaboration with well-known artists such as Danyal Zafar, Arsalan Hasan and more.

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Anna is a strong advocate for women empowerment and youth development. She is dedicated to using her platform to create a positive impact on the world and has even partnered with organizations such as the U.S. Department of Justice and the World Bank to help give back to her community.