What started out as a conclusion in a thesis about protest music in India has now turned into a vibrant hub of fresh hiphop music and a platform for socially conscious South Asian artists to create art that “critically engages with (and comments on) the pressing issues of our time.”
Founded in 2017 by music journalist Uday Kapur and UK musician Mo Joshi Azadi Records recently celebrated its anniversary with a four-city tour in Bengaluru, Pune, Mumbai and New Delhi with a lineup that includes artists such as Prabh Deep, Seedhe Maut, Ali Saffudin, Ahmer, Tienas and more.
Check out the playlist below with the label’s roster and get acquainted with some fresh, political Indian music!
Halldór is the managing editor of Shouts - Music from the Rooftops!, an investigative journalist, audio engineer, and animal rights activist. Currently based in Cuernavaca, Mexico.
