Indian Artists Making Global Moves

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Dosanjh was the first Punjabi singer to perform at Coachella. Plus, he launched his Dil-Luminati World Tour in North America and became the first Indian artist to appear as musical guest on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

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Renowned hitmaker and the voice behind some of the biggest songs in India over the years, Singh recently embarked on headline arena shows in global concert hubs like Dubai and Bangkok, playing to tens of thousands in attendance.

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With "Qismat" and "Mann Bharrya," B Praak made the nation feel heartbreak. And with "Teri Mitti" from Kesari, he shook the nation's soul, proving himself to be a powerful performer. The song even got him the highest recognition - National Award. Up next is global recognition on the horizon.

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Mahadevan as a singer and composer has mounted several concerts across the globe which have immensely helped him in multiplying the reach of Indian music. More recently, he was part of Indo-jazz fusion group Shakti's Grammy-winning album This Moment.

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Malik is one of India's most popular and the first-ever singer from the country to hit Number One on the Billboard Triller Chart with his singles "Control" and "Next 2 Me." In 2024, "Always," featuring English singer-songwriter Calum Scott, received a stellar response worldwide.

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DIVINE, a trailblazer in Indian hip-hop, expanded his influence globally through notable collaborations. That includes American artists Russ, Jadakiss, Armani White, and Hit-Boy, highlighting his cross-cultural appeal.

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Kuhad achieved international attention with his song "Cold/Mess," featured on former U.S. President Barack Obama's playlist. Since then, he's signed on to Elektra Records, toured around the world and always plays to a full house when he returns to tour India.

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The New Delhi-origin, Goa-based alternative/psychedelic act have been playing sold-out tours of Europe and U.S. ever since 2018 album Portrait of a Time.

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