How Charanjit Singh reimagined Indian classical music for the electronic age

12/10/2026 · Source: DJ Mag ↗

In 1982, Indian composer Charanjit Singh’s ‘Synthesizing: Ten Ragas to a Disco Beat’ became one of the first albums to harness the potential of the Roland TB-303, the bass synth that would later become synonymous with acid house. Overlooked on release, the record lay dormant for decades before a chance discovery sparked an unlikely renaissance, turning Singh into a cult figure and taking him to clubs and festivals around the world during the final years of his life. Following a recent reissue via Light In The Attic, Tara Joshi explores the fascinating history and surprising second life of this pioneering work of Indian electronic music.