Swadesi
Multilingual Mumbai hip-hop collective rapping in Marathi, Hindi and more, with protest politics and tribal percussion in the beats.
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About Swadesi
Swadesi is a hip-hop band from Mumbai, India, formed in 2014.
Swadesi came out of the Mumbai street-rap scene of the mid-2010s, a crew rather than a solo name, with MC Mawali and 100 RBH among the voices on record. Their best-known track, "Warli Revolt", was made with Warli artist and activist Prakash Bhoir and took up the fight over the felling of trees in Aarey Colony for a metro car shed, pairing Warli tarpa and percussion with verses in Marathi.
The group lost one of its rappers, Tod Fod, in 2020. Live, Swadesi lean on the same mix that shaped the records: hard, dry beats behind rapid Marathi and Hindi verses, and lyrics tied to land, caste and the city's displaced neighbourhoods.
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Questions about Swadesi
What festivals is Swadesi playing in 2027?
Swadesi is booked at 1 festival we cover: Lollapalooza India 2027.
Is Swadesi playing Lollapalooza India 2027?
Yes, Swadesi is on the Lollapalooza India 2027 lineup, January 23–24, 2027 at Mahalaxmi Racecourse, Mumbai, India.
Where is Swadesi from?
Swadesi is from Mumbai, India.
Who is in Swadesi?
Swadesi is Maharya, MC Mawali, MC Tod Fod and 100 RBH.
When did Swadesi form?
Swadesi formed in Mumbai in 2014.
What was Swadesi's first album?
Swadesi's first album was Chetavni (2020).
What kind of music does Swadesi play?
Swadesi plays hip-hop.