15 The Anirudh Varma Collective – Homecoming
NEW DELHI PIANIST, composer and producer Anirudh Varma’s outfit, The Anirudh Varma Collective, released their 10-track sophomore album, Homecoming, this year. The record juxtaposes Indian classical music, jazz, R&B as well as fusion and world music quite impressively. With over 150 artists performing on the record, Varma said that the music “aims to bring artists and musicians of diverse musical and cultural backgrounds together to form a unique contemporary identity of Indian classical music for audiences of all age groups.” — DAVID BRITTO
14 Rushaki – She Speaks
AFTER DABBLING WITH music in various capacities, Mumbai/Pune artist Rushaki released her 10-track debut album She Speaks this year. In it, Rushaki sings about her own struggles dealing with anxiety and mental health issues. She Speaks kicks off with a melancholic sound before shifting gears to a more energetic lift midway through the record. — D.B.
13 Ahmer – AZLI
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