In 1996, when Bollywood dominated India’s music charts, a quiet storm arrived with a guitar, curly hair, and a voice like no one else. That storm was Lucky Ali, and his debut album Suno became a landmark moment in Indian pop music. It wasn’t flashy. It didn’t try too hard. But it hit people right […]
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 regional sounds. Kher says non-film and independent music has seen dramatic growth in recent years. Thanks to platforms that [&hel
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 original, his journey is proof that sincerity, not strategy, can build a movement. Kushagra’s musical awakening began young. At six, h
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 built a reputation for deeply moving live performances that draw the crowd in with every […]
Mame Khan Is On a Mission to Take Indian Folk Music to the World
He launches into Dama Dam Mast Kalandar 2.0 with echoing sarangi and harmonium, only to find them met by shimmering synths and rap verses. The new version of the desert wedding anthem comes alive with Mame Khan’s powerful voice layered over AJRaps’s rhythm and modern beats. The collision of folk tradition and fresh experimentation marks […]