Raga Collective
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The directory of India's folk & traditional sound in global media

Every place Indian sound shows up.

Ads, films, and songs built on India's folk and traditional instruments and voices — tracked and credited to the musicians who played them. Our hope: inspire more creators and brands to draw on centuries of sound that's still very much alive.

20placements indexed
38instruments
1988–2026years covered

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Bansuri 1 placement · Film & TV score Bihu Dhol 1 placement · Ad Dhol 2 placements · Ad Dholak 3 placements · Song Dollu Kunitha 1 placement · Ad Dotara 1 placement · Ad Dubki 1 placement · Ad Electric Sitar 1 placement · Ad Esraj 2 placements · Song Flute 6 placements · Ad
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Ad · ELECTRIC SITAR

Škoda Kodiaq RS | Surrender to the rhythm. Surrender to performance.

The quickest Škoda ever in India is here. The all-new Škoda Kodiaq RS is an expression of performance that goes beyond numbers. Inspired by over 50 years of RS legacy…

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Song 2026
Raga Electronica | Chapter IV | Organic Downtempo x Indian Classical Fusion | Singularity Beats 👽
Sitar, Tabla
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Song 2026
Shye Ben Tzur, Jonny Greenwood & The Rajasthan Express – Ranjha (Official Music Video)
Dholak, Esraj, Harmonium, Nagara, Vocals
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Song 2026
Kazinama – Charkha | Baba Bulleh Shah | Ft- Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | Nizami Bandhu Youth
Vocals
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Song 2026
Dusk at Ernakulam
Ghatam, Konnakol, Vocals

Where it shows up

Ad

Jingles and campaigns built on Indian instruments

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Film & TV score

Soundtracks and cues, credited to the players

2 placements →

Song

Pop, electronic and hip-hop records with Indian sound

10 placements →

Soundtrack

1 placement →

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