Scrolls & Leaves: World History Podcast

Scrolls & Leaves: World History Podcast


Chatroom 14: The Rise of Desi Hip Hop

March 17, 2021

South Asian immigrants in the U.S. adopted a predominantly Black and Puerto Rican form of music in the late 1990s to express their identity. It moved with these immigrants across the world. Today, Desi Hip Hop is a global phenomenon.