Kannada Essentials

Popular, modern and movie music by Kannadigas has made international waves over the past few decades. Rooted in classical and folk styles, Kannada tunes first evolved into adventurous pop and swing before taking on multiple electronic, rock and hip-hop elements. Often turning to Bollywood voices such as Sonu Nigam and Udit Narayan, composers have a knack of pulling the heartstrings during heroic anthems and songs of devotion and love.