World Music Day Special: Indian Artists Reflect on the Power of Music
Celebrate World Music Day 2025 with heartfelt reflections from Indian artists like B Praak, Jubin Nautiyal, and Shilpa Rao on the profound role music plays in their lives. Discover their personal stories and the emotional power of music in this exclusive feature.
On World Music Day, celebrated annually on June 21, some of India’s most cherished musical talents shared heartfelt reflections on what music means to them. From award-winning composers to beloved playback singers and emerging voices, artists like B Praak, Jubin Nautiyal, Shilpa Rao, Jonita Gandhi, Stebin Ben, Shalmali Kholgade, and Kushagra offered intimate glimpses into their deep connection with music. Their responses to a single question—“What does music mean to you?”—reveal the profound role it plays in their lives, far beyond the stage and studio.
For B Praak, music is a lifeline. “It’s more than just sound,” he says. “My feelings, my honesty, and my journey are reflected in every song I compose or sing. In my best and worst times, music has been there. I’m grateful to live and breathe this gift every day.” His words capture the raw emotional power that music holds for him, a constant companion through life’s highs and lows.
Jubin Nautiyal describes music as his oxygen. “In chaos, it brings calm. When I feel weak, it gives me power,” he shares. “Whether I’m performing live or sitting in the hills with my guitar, music lets me connect with others and express myself without words. It’s magic—and I live in it.” For Jubin, music is both a personal refuge and a universal language.
