This collective of Ambedkarite musicians sing about discrimination, equality and justice and evoke the Indian constitution in their lyrics. They situate themselves within the long-standing tradition of lok-shahirs (people’s poets) of Maharashtra. They envision their collective and its music as one that can create an alternate means for political mobilization.

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19th December 2019  •  Kiran Kumar

This collective of Ambedkarite musicians sing about discrimination, equality and justice and evoke the Indian constitution in their lyrics. They situate themselves within the long-standing tradition of lok-shahirs (people’s poets) of Maharashtra. They envision their collective and its music as one that can create an alternate means for political mobilization.