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Genre
desi pop
Parent Genre: World/Traditional

Desi pop music is a genre that blends traditional Indian music with modern pop elements. It often features upbeat rhythms, catchy melodies, and lyrics that touch on themes of love, relationships, and everyday life. The genre has gained popularity in recent years, with many artists incorporating elements of hip-hop and electronic music into their sound. Desi pop music is known for its emotive vocals and the use of traditional instruments such as the tabla and sitar.


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List of desi pop artists

Here is a list of desi pop artists on Spotify, ranked based on popularity, who exemplifies the desi pop genre. You can find out what desi pop genre sounds like where you can preview artists or sort them the way you want, just click the headers to sort.

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