The Rise of Indian-American Music Communities

The history of Indian Music is from the ancient day of 3rd and 2nd millennia BC. Indian music is based on rhythms and melodies. It is made up of a wide range of vivid emotions and expressions. The music of India includes multiple varieties of Classical, Instrumental, folk, filmi, Indian rock and Indian pop music.

In the new millennium there is an evolution of music based on an amalgamation of Indian folk and classical music, and modern beats from the USA and different parts of the world. The panel discussion will take you through a brief history of Indian music, the Indian hip hop, fusion and Indian music penetration in the USA market. The discussion will give the audience a great insight into various opportunities in the emerging Indian American music segment and projected volume.

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Sammy Chand

Rukus Avenue

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Ashwini Devendra Deshpande

Ashwini Gore Deshpande

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Pramod Patil

Diversity Band, My Art Of Giving

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