Raga Collective
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The directory of India's folk & traditional sound in global media

Every place Indian sound shows up.

Ads, films, and songs built on India's folk and traditional instruments and voices — tracked and credited to the musicians who played them. Our hope: inspire more creators and brands to draw on centuries of sound that's still very much alive.

17placements indexed
37instruments
1988–2026years covered

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Bansuri 1 placement · Film & TV score Bihu Dhol 1 placement · Ad Dhol 1 placement · Soundtrack Dholak 2 placements · Ad Dollu Kunitha 1 placement · Ad Dotara 1 placement · Ad Dubki 1 placement · Ad Electric Sitar 1 placement · Ad Esraj 1 placement · Ad Flute 6 placements · Ad
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Spotlight
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Ad · ELECTRIC SITAR

Škoda Kodiaq RS | Surrender to the rhythm. Surrender to performance.

The quickest Škoda ever in India is here. The all-new Škoda Kodiaq RS is an expression of performance that goes beyond numbers. Inspired by over 50 years of RS legacy…

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Song 2026
Dusk at Ernakulam
Ghatam, Konnakol, Vocals
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Song 2025
Naiharwa
Vocals
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Ad 2025
Škoda Octavia RS – 25 Years in India
Sitar
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Ad 2026
Parle-G – Bihu Campaign
Bihu Dhol, Flute, Gogona, Pepa, Taal, Toka

Where it shows up

Ad

Jingles and campaigns built on Indian instruments

7 placements →

Film & TV score

Soundtracks and cues, credited to the players

2 placements →

Song

Pop, electronic and hip-hop records with Indian sound

7 placements →

Soundtrack

1 placement →

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