Krantinaari

Krantinaari, an Indian artist, rapper, and communication designer, is revolutionizing the global music industry through art that champions women’s empowerment, sustainability, and social justice. Co-founder of Wild Wild Women, India’s first all-female hip-hop collective, she has performed over 300 shows across India and graced iconic stages like Roskilde, WOMEX, and Cite des Arts, collaborating with legends like Mohini Dey, Sona Mohapatra, Bikram Ghosh, and Viveck Rajgopalan.

A British Council Global Music Leader and INK Fellow (2024-25), she uses platforms like AWID 2025 to advocate for inclusivity in music. Recognized by the Global Fund for Women, her projects empower marginalized communities by preserving cultural heritage and fostering economic independence.

Through her education module with the French Institute and Delhi Government, and as part of IIM Bangalore’s Women’s Startup Incubator, she’s creating sustainable, women-led spaces in music, driving global cultural transformation.

Krantinaari’s performances are an electrifying hip-hop, and storytelling, creating a powerful space for women’s voices, cultural heritage, and social change. Each show is carefully curated to engage, inspire, and challenge audiences through music, and narrative-driven performances.