Sanskrit Rap! Musical band represents Indian culture on global platform, wins hearts; watch

In the realm of contemporary music, few genres have witnessed a meteoric rise to fame like rap. What began as a niche subculture in the streets of New York City during the 1970s has evolved into a global phenomenon that dominates charts, influences fashion, and shapes cultural conversations. The surging popularity of rap music is a testament to its dynamic and versatile nature, as well as its ability to connect with a diverse audience spanning generations, ethnicities, and backgrounds.

Rap artists and musicians from different genres have produced some of the most memorable and groundbreaking tracks in recent years. The raps create a connection between the artist and their audience that transcends language barriers. However, have you ever come across a rap in Sanskrit?

Sanskrit is the sacred language of Hinduism and is one of the oldest languages in the world. It is also the mother of a number of Indian languages. Sanskrit was spoken in India in ancient times and is considered by many as a tough language. Everyone is well aware that all mantras, Vedas, and great Hindu epics (Ramayana and Mahabharata) are written in Sanskrit. But, Sanskrit language usage has some limitations.

But, recently a video surfaced on the internet that has left many surprised. In the video, a musician can be seen performing rap with a modern approach but the lyrics are in Sanskrit. 

Well, the talented youth opts for a seamless fusion of Sanskrit and English languages for his performance backed by a band with a combination of Indian traditional music instruments as well as Western music instruments. The entire band ends their performance in the video with Mahishasura Mardini Stotra, ‘Aigiri Nandini...’

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Though the source of the video couldn’t be confirmed, it has been shared on Twitter by Hasna Zaroori hai, and has amassed massive views. Even the comments section is flooded with appreciation notes as the rocking performance won everyone’s heart.

One key factor contributing to rap's popularity is its ability to evolve and incorporate a wide range of musical styles. From its roots in funk, soul, and jazz, rap has adapted and integrated elements from rock, electronic, and pop genres. The growing popularity of rap music is a testament to its ability to reflect the pulse of society while continuously reinventing itself. Not just the musical band represented India’s traditional culture on the global platform, rather, they also signified the beauty of Hindu roots.