Asian Underground

Description

Asian Underground is a fusion genre that combines traditional South Asian music elements with electronic music, often incorporating drum and bass, breakbeat, and ambient sounds. It is characterized by its innovative blend of Indian classical music, Bollywood soundtracks, and contemporary electronic beats.

History

Asian Underground emerged in the UK during the 1990s, primarily among the South Asian diaspora. It was a cultural movement that sought to express the hybrid identity of British Asians. Artists like Talvin Singh and Nitin Sawhney were pioneers in this genre, using their music to explore themes of identity, migration, and cultural fusion. The genre gained popularity in the club scenes of London and soon spread to a wider audience, influencing both mainstream and underground music.