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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
- Patakha Guddi – Sultana, Jyoti Nooran
- Barso Re – Shreya Ghoshal
- Ghar More Pardesiya – Shreya Ghoshal
- London Thumakda – Sonu Kakkar, Neha Kakkar
- Girls Like To Swing – Sunidhi Chauhan
- Jiya Re – Neeti Mohan
- Chhaila – Shreya Ghoshal, Sunidhi Chauhan
- Run Down The City – Reble, Asha Bhosle
- Sukoon – gini
- Beparwai – Jonita Gandhi
- Param Sundari – Shreya Ghoshal
- That Girl – Param
- Naal Nachna – Afsana Khan, Rebel
- Jaani Tera Naa – Sunanda Sharma
- 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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