A revolutionary marathi rapper who writes songs about his life, and the people he encounters. With strong views about the westernisation of Indian culture, Mawali stays true to his roots, and tells the story of truly Indian hip-hop in Hindi and Marathi while employing konnokol rhythms. He is a member of Swadesi - a crew of DJs, MCs and graffiti artists in Mumbai.
“Ekmekaanna khaali paadta mhanun aaj hip-hop mela / Ekmekaancha aadar karaa, hip hop cha pahilaa dhadaa (Hip-hop is dead because everyone is showing each other down. Respect everyone, that’s...
Sarathy Korwar has just released the second single and music video 'Bol' from his upcoming album 'More Arriving', which is slated for release on July 26. Korwar described the album as a “modern...
“This is a modern brown record. The kind of record that a contemporary Indian living in the UK for the past 10 years would make”, says prominent London-based percussionist Sarathy Korwar about his...
Sarathy Korwar is tired. He's frustrated, and he's largely exasperated. “I don't enjoy making records about being a minority,” he tells me over Skype, early morning (British time) from his...
Wild City handpicks the most interesting one-off singles released by artists in South Asia in our monthly feature - Singled Out. If you’d like us to listen to your music, send the relevant info to...