Indian rappers are using music to raise awareness about climate change through The Climate Emergency Mixtape, the country’s first multilingual rap album focused on the climate crisis.
The project brings together artistes using different languages and musical styles to communicate the urgency of climate action and reach audiences who may not engage with conventional environmental messaging.
“If we want to reach people who are experiencing the climate crisis, we need to change the way society tells these stories,” said Brikesh Singh, one of the album’s collaborators.
Among the performers is Abisha, who believes climate change remains “not widely discussed” within her community. She hopes her contribution will help bridge that gap by using music to communicate the threat in a way that resonates with listeners.
The initiative reflects a growing effort to use creative platforms to make climate change more accessible, particularly among communities facing its effects but with limited opportunities to engage with environmental information.
By delivering the message through rap and multiple languages, the collaborators hope to encourage wider conversations about the climate crisis and inspire greater understanding of its impact.
The album’s launch highlights how musicians and other creative voices can contribute to climate awareness by connecting environmental issues with the everyday experiences of their audiences.
