Bombay Vikings captured India’s imagination in the late 1990s and early 2000s with its unique Hinglish pop sound and Karachi-meets-Stockholm fusion. But where is Bombay Vikings today? Founded in 1994 in Stockholm, the b
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Kailash Kher on the Rise of Independent and Folk Music in India
Kailash Kher is shining a bright spotlight on a wave transforming Indian music: independent and folk voices stepping into the mainstream. He views music not as Bollywood alone but as a vast ecosystem enriched by diverse
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Kushagra’s Creative Freedom: The Rise of an Independent Voice
Few indie artists in India have a story as authentic and emotionally resonant as Kushagra Thakur, the soul-stirring singer-songwriter from Dehradun. From a viral cover upload on his mother’s phone to a chart-topping ori
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Strings: The Band That Gave South Asia Its Timeless Soundtrack
Few bands in South Asia have created the kind of lasting impact that Strings has. What started as a college music project in Karachi in the late 1980s quietly turned into a cultural movement. With poetic lyrics, soulful
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Papon Live in Concert Mumbai: Soulful Evenings Return on March 2, 2025
Mumbai is set to be swept away by a night of music and emotion when Papon takes the stage at Shanmukhananda Hall on March 2, 2025, at 7:45 PM. Known for blending Assamese folk roots with contemporary flair, Papon has bu
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