Arts
The third episode of #HaqSeBolo podcast features the Mumbai-based multilingual rap crew Swadesi in conversation with Rolling Stone India Executive Editor Nirmika Singh. Comprising MCs Aklesh Sutar aka Mawali, Dharmesh Parmar aka Tod Fod, Saurabh Abhyankar aka 100RBH, Yash Mahida aka Maharya, graffiti artist Robston Soares aka Lobster and Producer/DJ Tushar Adhav aka BamBoy, Swadesi are known for walking their talk. The six-member crew have been vital and vocal proponents of tribal and environmental rights, the farmer’s movement, corruption and more, becoming important voices of dissent and reason in both music and advocacy. Their 2019 track “The Warli Revolt” featuring Aarey tribal chieftain Prakash Bhoir was a call-to-action to preserve the city’s green lungs, Aarey’s wildlife and tribal rights and culture. #HaqSeBolo podcast is a part of Qyuki and Rolling Stone India's multi-platform property Haq Se HipHop, which also includes an inspirational video series (Haq Se Dekho), masterclasses (Haq Se Seekho) and concerts (Haq Se Hindustan).