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desi
8 women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making desi. start at whatever level you're standing on.
the whole desi guide: what it is, where to start, everyone making it →
level 3 · one step out
cult favorites and indie darlings
level 4 · further
art pop, hyperpop, and the underground
level 5 · all the way
deep experimental
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turn these 8 artists into something you can press play on.
each artist's most played song, easing from level 1 out to 5
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questions
Who are some women making desi?
Asha Bhosle, Aditi Singh Sharma, Nimrat Khaira, Lata Mangeshkar, Anoushka Shankar, and Bishi are a few. musicisforgirls.com/genres/desi/girls lists 8, sorted from mainstream to underground.
Who are some underground women making desi?
Further out, try Asha Bhosle, Lata Mangeshkar, Anoushka Shankar, and Susheela Raman.
where does your own listening sit? map your taste ✦
artists from musicbrainz and last.fm, updated 2026-10-20
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