World Music Day 2025: Indian Artists Share Their Love for Music
Join India’s top artists like B Praak, Jubin Nautiyal, and Shilpa Rao on World Music Day 2025 as they share heartfelt stories about music’s transformative power. Explore their emotional reflections in this exclusive feature.
World Music Day, celebrated on June 21, 2025, brings together music lovers worldwide, and this year, India’s finest musical talents shared their heartfelt thoughts on what music means to them. Renowned artists, including B Praak, Jubin Nautiyal, Shilpa Rao, Jonita Gandhi, Stebin Ben, Shalmali Kholgade, and Kushagra, answered one profound question: “What does music mean to you?” Their responses offer a glimpse into the emotional and transformative power of music in their lives, beyond fame and performances.
B Praak calls music his lifeline. “It’s more than sound—it’s my feelings, my truth, my journey,” he shares. “Through my highs and lows, music has been my constant. I’m thankful every day for this gift that lets me live and breathe my passion.” His words reflect a deep, personal connection to his craft.
For Jubin Nautiyal, music is oxygen. “It calms me in chaos and empowers me when I’m weak,” he says. “Whether I’m on stage or strumming my guitar in the hills, music connects me to others without words. It’s pure magic, and I’m immersed in it daily.” Jubin’s response highlights music’s universal reach.