Iranian-Canadian Artist Sina Bathaie Makes Waves in Indian Electronic Music Scene.
The electronic music landscape in India has witnessed a remarkable presence from multi-instrumentalist Sina Bathaie, whose tracks have achieved significant success on the country’s music charts. His innovative fusion of traditional Persian instruments with contemporary electronic beats has particularly resonated with Indian audiences.
Chart Performance
Bathaie’s presence in India’s electronic music scene is marked by several charting tracks. “Tehran – Ben & Vincent Remix” reached #5, while “Seven Ponds – Live” peaked at #7 on India’s electronic music charts. His track “Arrival” made it to #14, and the original version of “Tehran” held the #26 position1.
Musical Journey
Born in Iran, Bathaie began his musical journey at age seven under the tutelage of his father, Master Javad Bathaie. His mastery of traditional instruments, particularly the santur and oud, combined with his electronic music production has earned him over 100 million streams across digital platforms.
Recent Achievements
The artist’s breakthrough single “Breath of Life” has amassed 40 million streams globally, achieving chart success across multiple countries. His latest release “Seven Ponds,” which debuted in early 2024, has continued this momentum, garnering millions of streams.
Cultural Bridge
Bathaie’s music serves as a cultural bridge, seamlessly blending Eastern melodies with electronic beats. His work has earned recognition from prestigious figures, with Prince Amyn of Aga Khan noting, “It reminded me that good music is made of dreams and echoes of dreams”.
The artist’s success in India’s electronic music scene demonstrates the country’s growing appreciation for fusion electronic music that respects traditional elements while embracing modern production techniques.