Women’s Voices: A Playlist Celebrating South Asian Artists for Women’s History Month

Author: Sravya Bodapati

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Women’s Voices: A Playlist Celebrating South Asian Artists for Women’s History Month

At Sanskar Savvy, we Celebrate, Explore, Connect! through the music and stories shaping South Asian culture around the world. For Women’s History Month, we’re spotlighting the voices of South Asian women whose music has influenced listeners across generations.

Women have helped shape the sound of South Asian music across languages and eras. Their songs reflect love, resilience, independence, and celebration while continuing to influence the global music landscape.

This playlist focuses on Hindi and Punjabi-language songs and brings together artists from different generations. The selections are intentionally mixed, highlighting both classic icons who helped define the industry and newer artists continuing to expand the reach of South Asian music today. Rather than a ranked list, it is simply a celebration of the many women whose voices have contributed to the sound of Hindi and Punjabi music.

Whether you are rediscovering legendary voices or finding newer artists to add to a playlist, this collection highlights the range of talent that continues to shape the industry.

Women’s History Month Playlist

  1. Patakha Guddi – Sultana, Jyoti Nooran
  2. Barso Re – Shreya Ghoshal
  3. Ghar More Pardesiya – Shreya Ghoshal
  4. London Thumakda – Sonu Kakkar, Neha Kakkar
  5. Girls Like To Swing – Sunidhi Chauhan
  6. Jiya Re – Neeti Mohan
  7. Chhaila – Shreya Ghoshal, Sunidhi Chauhan
  8. Run Down The City – Reble, Asha Bhosle
  9. Sukoon – gini
  10. Beparwai – Jonita Gandhi
  11. Param Sundari – Shreya Ghoshal
  12. That Girl – Param
  13. Naal Nachna – Afsana Khan, Rebel
  14. Jaani Tera Naa – Sunanda Sharma
  15. Jiya Jale – Lata Mangeshkar

Listen to the Women’s History Month playlist, find the songs that stand out, and celebrate the artists whose voices continue to define South Asian music.

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This playlist offers just a small look at the influence women have had on South Asian music. At Sanskar Savvy, we continue to Celebrate, Explore, Connect! by highlighting the artists and cultural stories shaping the global South Asian community.

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Sravya Bodapati

Sravya Bodapati

Sravya Bodapati, a Contributing Writer at Sanskar Savvy, comes from a background steeped in the rich traditions of Indian cinema and grew up with a deep appreciation for films across all Indian languages, particularly Telugu and Tamil movies. This lifelong passion for cinema has shaped her path into the world of film. A recent graduate of UC Santa Cruz, Sravya lives in Northern California and is fluent in Telugu and English. She dedicates herself to understanding and amplifying unique cinematic stories, showcasing the creativity and diversity of film through her work at Sanskar Savvy.