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Kaushik Dutta is a leading figure in India’s music ecosystem, known for bridging Indian creators with global platforms. As Founder & Director of MusiConnect India and President of MusiConnect Asia, he drives cross-border collaborations, artist mobility, and rights-based initiatives. A composer and cultural entrepreneur, he champions access and representation for diverse voices. Through his work, Kaushik connects India’s rich musical traditions with global audiences, shaping dialogues on artist empowerment and creative exchange.

In a detailed talk with IPRS Kaushik Dutta dives deep into the world of music festivals, talent scouting, Soundscapes India and the future of live music in India.

Pradipto Sengupta and the Mandolin Soundtrack of an Era

A Prolific Tabla Virtuoso: Sameer Shivgar

Sameer Shivgar is one of the most sought-after solo Tabla exponents, making regular appearances at renowned music concerts, recordings, and festivals across India. He began his journey under the Late Bhimraodada Kanakdhar, and his artistry was further refined through training with Ramdas Palsule from Pune and Taalyogi Suresh Talwalkar.

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From Records to Streaming:The Journey of the Indian Melody

Oral Tradition and Indian Music Over the Years

It is quite remarkable to note that for millennia, unlike any place else, music in India has survived and thrived through the oral tradition. It was oral transmission that imprinted itself on the eager learners/connoisseurs of the time who carried it down the generations for it to impress and percolate into the remotest corners of the world.

This oral transmission of unforgettable musical strains over centuries, remarkably enough, has given the embarrassingly rich Indian music the widest Canvas. As expected, music, from every part of India over time has come together and enthralled fans with its luminescence.

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Rain in Sahara is an eco-conscious, genre-bending collective from Assam and the U.S., now based in Bangalore. Fusing hip-hop, rock, electronica, nu-metal, and classical influences, they craft a powerful electro-rock opera experience. Driven by themes of climate justice and social equity, their music is both protest and purpose—using sound to ignite dialogue, inspire youth, and fuel change. In this conversation, the band reflects on their journey and the art of turning activism into music. The exquisite band led by Lain Heringman – keys, flutes, production & vocals includes Rain Jong – lead vocals, Pawan Damai, Rajat Bangia- Bass, Majid drums have much to offer. Read on to know more. Khanak lines up the talented group for a delightful schmooze

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Bands from the Northeast ready to break the ‘sound’ barrier

For decades, India’s Northeast has been home to a thriving music scene that remained largely invisible to the country’s mainstream industry. From the political storytelling of Manipur to the experimental sounds emerging from Assam and Mizoram, the region has produced artists whose work speaks to universal human experiences while staying deeply rooted in their cultural contexts. Now, a festival is working to change that narrative — not just through visibility, but by building an entire ecosystem designed to integrate these voices into India’s creative economy.

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