

“Diwali is an important festival not just for India, but a large part of the world,” says Rahul Balyan, Head of Music for India at Spotify. Plus, you can even spread the festive cheer on Instagram-simply search “Spotify Diwali” to discover exclusive Diwali stickers. I hope they enjoy what I listen to as much as I do,” he says. Not only that, the fans get to add their music to our playlists, and the shared playlist is such a lovely way for us to connect with each other. This Diwali, with Blend, we get an opportunity to share the music that inspires us or is on repeat on our playlists. “As artists, we usually share the music we make with our listeners on Spotify. Rahman is looking forward to sharing music with his fans. Rahman, Bollywood hitmaker B Praak, or crooner G.V. Sync your music tastes by creating a Blend playlist made just for you that combines your favorite tracks with music composer A.R. Check out exclusive clips featuring special greetings from Amit Trivedi, Asees Kaur, B Praak, Darshan Raval, Devi Sri Prasad, G.V. With the Diwali hub on Spotify, you can also feel even closer to a few of India's most-beloved artists this festive season.


Want to know what everyone is streaming through the festive week? Explore the Top 50 Diwali playlist for the songs that are trending in India this season. Packed with features that can connect listeners to their favorite artists and music more deeply, the hub will include personalized playlists, Spotify clips, Blend playlists with some of India's most popular artists, and more.

This year, Spotify is going beyond Diwali playlists to enhance the in-app experience for our listeners in India and the diaspora by launching an all-new Diwali hub. These playlists set the mood for the many moments that make up Diwali, from saying a prayer to hosting dinner parties with friends.� Adding to this important cultural moment are Spotify playlists that are curated by our India music editors. It's a time of delicious food and auspicious beginnings, a time to be among family, friends, laughter, conversation, and music. Signifying the victory of light over darkness, of good over evil, the festivities take place over five days, with homes across the country lit up with traditional clay diyas (lamps). Diwali, the “festival of lights,” is one of the most widely celebrated occasions in India.
