Great to see Indian artists perform at Coachella, winning Grammys: AR Rahman

WHETHER it's performing at prestigious international music festivals like Coachella or winning Grammy Awards, music maestro A R Rahman believes Indian artists are finally getting the global recognition they truly deserve.

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The two-time Grammy awardee, who is gearing up for his much anticipated "The Wonderment Tour’, said it is a "great time” for musicians.

“Music as an industry was never recognised. When you say, ‘Oh, my son is a singer’, people are like. ‘But what does he do?” This is still happening.

“Now, when all these things (concerts) are happening, there are so many pockets of independent bands making it to Coachella... This is one of my dreams that should happen, and it's happening. People are winning Grammys,” Rahman told PTI in an interview.

In February, Indian-American vocalist Chandrika Tandon won the Grammy under the category Best New Age Album for "Triveni’ at the 67th edition of the musical awards night, a year after five Indian musicians picking up the coveted prize. Earlier this month, rapper Hanumankind of "Big Dawgs’ fame performed at Coachella 2025, marking his debut at the American music festival.

Rahman, 58, said the "universality" of Indian music has the potential to captivate global audiences.