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19 Times Indian Independent Music Went Global

#Featured Indian music outside the film system has reached global audiences in many different ways across decades. Some records found cult audiences years after release, some crossed over through charts and radio, while others travelled through streaming, remixes, videos and internet culture.

When we use the word “independent” here, we mean the broader Indian non-film music ecosystem, not strictly music released without labels or distributors. This list looks at 19 moments from that space that reached audiences beyond their original context and became part of a wider global story around Indian music.

By @psyyybaba on IG

u/psyyybaba — 10 days ago