Rasiq Khan, a talented singer and composer hailing from the enchanting valley of Kashmir, is making waves in the music industry with his heartfelt compositions.
Rasiq Khan, a talented singer and composer hailing from the enchanting valley of Kashmir, is making waves in the music industry with his heartfelt compositions.
Rhythm of change: The complex world of underground music in Kashmir
Kashmir’s independent music artists are following their bliss in the face of trying political and social pressures. Mar 13, 2021 · 11:30 am A file photo of the band Sign – The Signature of Music jamming in Srinagar in early 2010s, a time when Sufi rock and rap music were steadily gaining popularity in the Valley. | Fayaz Kabli/Reuters
Notwithstanding his fashionable bomber jacket, baseball cap, ear studs and tattoos, Rishab Chaku – who goes by the stage name Rishab Raino or just Raino – displayed none of the flamboyant cockiness associated with rap artists. He was taciturn when we met at a plush café in Raj Bagh, Srinagar. “I don’t enjoy parental support,” he said, sipping a cappuccino. “My relatives make snide remarks about me. But I am determined to pursue music as a profession.”