9 Indian Singers Who Broke Into the Global Music Scene

Indian music's global rise has been built by artists who took very different routes to the international stage. Some started with local performances, independent releases or years spent working behind the scenes, before eventually reaching Coachella, the Billboard charts, the Grammys and major international collaborations.

This video brings together nine of those journeys, covering artists who pushed Punjabi music, Indian hip-hop, Carnatic music, independent pop and fusion into audiences far beyond India. Their stories include unexpected global milestones, major industry breakthroughs and collaborations with some of the biggest names in music.

Watch till the end and tell us which journey surprised you the most.