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      <news:title>The Rise of Regional Independent Music: India&apos;s Next Music Revolution</news:title>
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        <image:title>The Rise of Regional Independent Music: India&apos;s Next Music Revolution</image:title>
        <image:caption>For decades, India&apos;s music industry was dominated by Bollywood soundtracks and a handful of major-language markets. Today, a new wave of independent artists is changing that narrative. From Punjabi and Haryanvi hits to Tamil, Malayalam, Bengali, Assamese, and Bhojpuri indie tracks, regional music is finding audiences far beyond its traditional boundaries.</image:caption>
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