IndiLat blends Indian and Latin American music
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Musician Siddhant Bhatia and his collaborators in IndiLat, a group from India, Venezuela, and Chile, released the song ‘Muévete’ through Universal Music India.
The project began after Bhatia and fellow musicians met at the Grammy Awards and shared a desire to combine their musical backgrounds. They aimed to go beyond simply mixing sounds and instead explore the spiritual connections between Indian and Latin American cultures, using the chakra system as a framework. IndiLat’s members.
Raghav Mehta and Bhatia from India, Raniero Palm from Venezuela, and Cristóbal ‘Tibo’ Gajardo from Chile, built the song around a Sanskrit invocation to Ganesha, a deity associated with the root chakra and removing obstacles. They focused on creating a cohesive sound where instruments felt integral to the song, rather than highlighting national origins. Bhatia emphasized the importance of human collaboration in an era of AI-generated music, stating that IndiLat prioritizes genuine exchange and respect for all traditions.
The group intends ‘Muévete’ to be the first of many projects exploring the relationship between India and Latin America through music, even with language barriers among the collaborators.
