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Warner Music India launches second season of regional folk project Maati
The eight-track season spans eight languages and pairs traditional folk elements with contemporary artists.
The short version
- Warner Music India launched the second season of its folk music series Maati on September 3.
- The new season features eight tracks across eight languages, highlighting traditional regional settings and collaborating artists.
- The rollout began with the Sufi qawwali track 'Jalwa-e-Jaanaan,' following a debut season that Warner Music India reports gained over 78 million digital views.
Key facts
- Season two of Maati launched on September 3, 2026, opening with the track 'Jalwa-e-Jaanaan,' composed by Anurag Saikia with vocals by Jyoti Nooran and lyrics by Shakeel Azmi.[Variety]
- The eight-song lineup encompasses eight languages: Bhojpuri, Haryanvi, Kannada, Koshur/Hindi, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.[Variety]
- Featured performers in the project include Shubha Mudgal, Alif, Kalpana Patowary, Mangli, MC Square, and Satindar Sartaj.[Variety]
- According to Warner Music India, the initial season of Maati achieved more than 78 million digital impressions following its October 2024 debut.[Variety]