South asian music on the radio

South Asian music encompasses a diverse array of musical styles originating from the Indian subcontinent and surrounding regions, including Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It is deeply rooted in the culture and traditions of the region, with influences from classical, folk, and popular music.

One of the most popular forms of South Asian music is Bollywood music, which has gained worldwide recognition due to the global appeal of Indian cinema. Some of the most popular Bollywood artists include A.R. Rahman, Lata Mangeshkar, and Kishore Kumar. Other popular South Asian musical genres include Bhangra, a lively Punjabi folk music, and Ghazal, a poetic and soulful form of Urdu music.

Radio stations dedicated to South Asian music can be found both online and on traditional FM frequencies. Some popular examples include Radio Mirchi, which broadcasts Bollywood music and entertainment news, and BBC Asian Network, which features a mix of music and current affairs programming from across the South Asian diaspora. Other notable radio stations include Radio Azad, which caters to the Pakistani community in the United States, and Tarana Radio, which broadcasts classical and devotional music from India.