Music in India is most Typically associated with Bollywood and film music, but that’s far from the whole picture. For decades, the Indian independent music community has been growing quietly in the background. Today, it’s bigger, more vibrant, and more exciting than ever.
Here’s a list of some of our Favourite Indian Indie Artists:
Music in India is most Typically associated with Bollywood and film music, but that’s far from the whole picture. For decades, the Indian independent music community has been growing quietly in the background. Today, it’s bigger, more vibrant, and more exciting than ever.
Here’s a list of some of our Favourite Indian Indie Artists:
Aditi Ramesh
A 27-year-old former corporate lawyer with a keyboard composes tunes that seamlessly merge pop, jazz and Carnatic classical to forge a distinct sound.
Alisha Pais
Alisha Pais had gained popularity after she participated in a musical contest, The Stage. Her powerful, husky voice and hypnotizing personality have charmed many viewers. When it comes to music and that too, indie music, Pais has great dreams.
Lucky Ali
Almost everyone came of the age in the 90s grew up listening to Lucky Ali’s music. With songs like “O Sanam”, Lucky Ali defined the 90s romantic sound.
Maati Baani
Nirali Kartik and Kartik Shah’s melodies are inspired by Indian classical music.
Their independent songs and their collaboration with different artists from around the world have created a freshness that is truly unique.
Indian Ocean
The fusion of folk with contemporary music is best represented by Indian Ocean. Their experimental harmonies and compositions have always resonated with Indian listeners. The band started their journey with heart-touching songs like “Ma Rewa” and “Kandisa,” and then slowly entered the mainstream through Bollywood
Mohini Dey
The 21-year-old bassist has amazed her thousands of fans by performing with none other than Academy Award-winner A.R. Rahman. Along with Rahman, Dey has also performed with Zakir Hussain and Steve Vai.