Easy Wanderlings (India) bring their warm, soul-funk signatures; Edwin Raphael (Canada) adds introspective alternative songwriting; J-Silk (France) fuse electronic finesse with jazz fluidity; Jasmine Kiara (Canada) pushes sleek R&B-pop; and Reuben De Melo (Australia) delivers earnest folk-pop charm. There’s Naari (Germany) with her alt-pop edge, Siki Jo-An (South Africa) with a rich blend of jazz and African soul, experimental innovators Tamil Jazz Collective, homegrown favourite Tejas, and the art-pop vibrance of Two Summ.
It’s an eclectic, intentionally inclusive mix, spanning genres, genders, and geographies, and one that mirrors IIMW’s growing identity as a place where future-facing artists find real global pathways.
“IIMW 2026 is about giving emerging artists a stage and showing that music from India and beyond has the power to travel, connect and inspire,” says Sushil Chhugani, Director of IIMW and India Music Exchange. “The artistry on display proves that South Asia is ready to be part of the global conversation.”
Founded by India Music Exchange (IMX), IIMW has quickly become a crucial meeting point at the crossroads of culture and commerce, a space where Indian artists and international professionals collide, collaborate, and plant seeds for what comes next. Its launch last year placed India firmly on the global music map; its 2026 edition looks ready to redraw that map entirely.
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