Beats, Ragas & Beyond: Artists merging Indian Classical with Global Music

Mumbai, 5^th September 2025: Indian classical music has long been celebrated for its depth and richness. But in the digital era, a new wave of musicians is giving it a fresh, global spin, blending ragas with pop, tradition with technology, and tabla bols with beats. Here are the incredible artists leading this fusion movement:

Mahesh Raghvan – The Digital Carnatic Maverick

Known for his inventive Carnatic fusion, Mahesh Raghvan has reimagined global chartbusters with a classical twist. From Adele’s “Hello” to the Game of Thrones theme and even “Despacito”, Mahesh delivers his music using both ragas and cutting-edge tech like the iPad. His work proves that tradition and innovation can coexist beautifully, opening doors for younger audiences to experience Carnatic music in a new light.

Nikhil Paralikar – The Tabla Guy

Nikhil Paralikar, popularly known as The Tabla Guy, has been making waves with his soulful tabla recreations of bollywood classics, contemporary hits, and experimental fusion tracks. He launched his ambitious project, ‘The Tabla Guy’s Collective’ series, a curated set of collaborations where he blends the timeless rhythms of the tabla with Bollywood melodies, folk music and modern electronic sounds. With this series, Nikhil not only celebrates iconic songs but also experiments with fresh mashups, such as ‘Tumhe Dekho Na’, ‘Move X Ore Piya’, and ‘Ishq Hai X Ek Ladki Ko’, while teasing more exciting tracks on the way.

Shankar Tucker – The ShrutiBox

One of the pioneers in fusing Indian classical sensibilities with Western melodies, Shankar Tucker made waves with The ShrutiBox on YouTube. His soulful mashups and covers, like “O Re Piya” x “Rolling in the Deep” with Rohan Kymal, “Munbe Va” with the Iyer Sisters, and “Aaj Jaane Ki Zid Na Karo” with Rohini Ravada, have touched millions worldwide. His artistry lies in making Indian ragas flow seamlessly with Western harmonies, appealing to both purists and new-age listeners.