A. R. Rahman Instagram – #OnTheCover: Music legend @arrahman graces our March digital cover along with the Top 24 artists he is mentoring from #NEXAMusic (@nexamusicexperience), a nationwide talent platform which scouts, mentors and amplifies independent musician writing and performing in the English language. #NEXAMusic is presented by Qyuki Digital Media. (@myqyuki). The Grammy and Oscar-winning composer says, “I’m glad I’m part of this revolution. India is known for film music, classical music and folk music. But independent English-language music is probably the orphaned area, the ignored space.” According to Rahman, the time has arrived to create the breeding ground for the next generation of artists. He says, “The right time for paving paths is now.” @brecilladsouza, @gloamless, @tan9ocharlie, @baidurjya_bhuyan, @hanudixit, @gxorgxpaul, @shrutidhasmana, @huyanamusic, @medhasahi, @shivashchagti, @suneptuc, @klpamei, @niyatimehtaa, @poorvagairola @brian_christopher_bangera, @poorvayi, @trisha.singss, @rapperbigdeal, @johnisings, @subhimusic, @temsuclover, @its.akshitaaaaaa @ingaishere, @pruuuthvi, @scarlettvictim, @temsuclover Cover story: David Britto (@dave_arrows) Photographer: Gaurav Sawn (@gauravsawn) Creative direction: Nirmika Singh (@nirmika) A.R. Rahman’s team: Styled by Shruti Agarwal (@officialshrutiagarwal) Hair and makeup: @salon_muah #NEXA #NEXAMusic #Season2 #CreateInspire #Elevate #Qyuki #ARRahman @nexaexperience