NYC based DJs Armaan Gupta, a.k.a Kahani, and Kunal Merchant, came together to create an immersive blend of cultures when they started Indo Warehouse — a label and an event series that highlights house music against the backdrop of their South Asian heritage. Indo Warehouse events feature a lineup of diaspora producers and DJs that draw inspiration from the place they call home. This includes artists Ethyr, Khanvict, Nihal Singh, and more.
Indo Warehouse also encapsulated the spirit of South Asian dance music with their debut EP, Garba Szn, which was released to support the Diwali time festivities. The intention with their label seems to be the same — to preserve South Asian culture despite migration. Their reiterations of traditional elements of music range from instruments to qawalis, and are effortlessly combined with modern sounds.
With six sold out Indo Warehouse events, including one at the South Asian New York Fashion Week, and multiple releases, the label seems to be creating a home away from home for the diaspora of South Asians.
Text Nandini Chand
Date 13-12-2022