A poet by definition, Naezy is the new age street rapper who seamlessly blends Urdu and Hindi lyrics, crafting the most hard-hitting rhymes. With lyrics that paint a vivid picture of the times we live in, accompanied by standout crisp beats, this Mumbai hip-hop artist started creating waves on the Internet with his definitive hit “Mere Gully Mein.” The song was made in collaboration with fellow Mumbai rapper Divine and Sez, which racked up 1.3 million views on YouTube and became a viral hit. The Mumbai musician also wrote for and performed “Birju”, the lead single from Hindi film director Ajay Chandok’s Hey Bro. With an unparalleled fan following, his live shows make hundreds dance to songs that have become anthems for the millennial generation.

A band that set the tone for many future artists of the Indian independent music scene, Indian Ocean is one of the pioneering acts in the country. Formed in 1990, the band’s music blends experimental grooves with Indian ragas, complementing it with seamless bass lines, intricate guitar solos, creating a sound that resonates with world music. But their music is just one part of their act. The band writes its own lyrics, using Hindi, as well as borrowing from many local dialects and folk melodies. Their songs sit under themes like spiritualism, activism, environmentalism, the futility of war and mythology, and hence percolated into films Kandisa (2002), Desert Rain (1997), and Leaving Home (2010). The first Indian band to be on the cover of the Rolling Stone India magazine, they have also composed music for movies like Black Friday (2007), Peepli Live (2010), and Masaan (2015).

Often hailed as India’s biggest cultural & musical export, Raghu Dixit’s music is strongly rooted in Indian traditions and culture. And although it sounds very contemporary, it does have a global appeal - at a level we seldom see Indian artists garner. The Raghu Dixit Project is an open house for artists; irrespective of genre, language, or sound that has toured across the world and played shows at festivals like Glastonbury & Lovebox - led by the one & only, Raghu Dixit. His repertoire includes "Mysore se aayi," "Jag Changa," "Antaragni," "Hey Bhagwan," "Har Saans Mein," "Gudugudiya," and "Khidki." If you haven't experienced his music yet, drop everything and book tickets for his next show.