From Sting To Bryan Adams: Top 21 International Artists Who Have Performed In India

Over the past year, India has been graced by the presence of numerous renowned international artists who have performed and made the crowd go gaga over them. From Lollapalooza, Magnetic Fields Music Festival to Backstreet Boyz, these artists came, performed and set the stage on fire. So if you did not attend the cool music festivals that are taking place in India nowadays, then don't stress.

Here's a curated list of their songs they sang that will transport you to the vibrant atmosphere of a music festival immediately.

Here are the iconic International artists who played in India and their music to keep your playlist updated.

Rock Legends:

1. Sting: The iconic Englishman returned to India with timeless classics from his band called The Police and his solo tracks as well like "Every Breath You Take," "Englishman in New York," and "Roxanne."

2. Keane: The British band serenaded fans with their signature melodies, including "Somewhere Only We Know," "Everybody's Changing," and "Tompkins Square Park."

3. Goo Goo Dolls: The American rock back was in the country and well, for anyone who is a fan their music definitely takes you back to an era that was just all about music. They performed in Bangalore some popular songs like "Iris", "Black Balloon", "Slide"

4. Bryan Adams: Canadian rock singer known for his powerful vocals and arena-rock anthems. Performed in Pune. Popular songs: "(Everything I Do) I Do It for You," "Summer of '69," "Heaven."

5. Deep Purple: This English rock band is surely known by legends. Ask your parents. They performed in Bangalore some of their hits such as "Smoke On The Water", "Soldier Of Fortune, "Child In Time"

6. Royal Blood: The high-octane English-rock duo brought their raw energy with tracks like "Lights Out," "Figure It Out," and "Out of the Black."

Pop Sensations:

1. Backstreet Boys: American boy band known for their smooth harmonies and catchy tunes. Performed in Mumbai and Delhi last year, they sang our favourite songs: "I Want It That Way," "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)," "As Long As You Love Me."

2. Jonas Brothers: The pop-rock trio raced hearts with their catchy anthems, especially for the millennial crowd. Their popular songs including "Sucker," "Cake by the Ocean," and "Jealous" definitely give the nostalgic feel.

3. Halsey: The singer-songwriter captivated audiences with her emotional depth and hits like "Without Me," "Bad at Love," and "Graveyard."

4. Westlife: Irish boy band known for their beautiful harmonies and romantic ballads. Performed in Mumbai and Bengaluru. Popular songs: "Swear It Again," "Flying Without Wings," and "World of Our Own."

5. OneRepublic: The band with their popular and rather nostalgic numbers delivered their upbeat and soulful sound with crowd-pleasers like "Counting Stars," "Apologize," and "Secrets."

6. Lauv: American singer-songwriter known for his blend of pop and electronic music. Popular songs: "I Like Me Better," "Paris," "There's No Way."

Electronic Masters

1. Meduza: Italian dance music trio known for their catchy EDM anthems. Popular songs: "Piece of Your Heart," "Lose Control," "Paradise."

2. Guy Buttery: Deep house and techno DJ and producer. Popular tracks: "Paradise", "The Light", "Fire in the Hole"

3. Malaa: The French DJ masked his identity while spinning infectious tunes like "Notorious," "Kurupt," and "Revolt!"

4. Leon Somov: Deep house and techno DJ and producer. Popular tracks: "Inner Space", "Lunar", "Hidden Paths"

5. Caribou: The Canadian electronic music pioneer offered a hypnotic soundscape with tracks like "Can't Do Without You," "Sun," and "Swim."

Global Sounds

1. The Rose: The South Korean rock band charmed fans with their emotional rock ballads like "Heal," "Red," and "Baby."

2. The Boo Boo Bama Orchestra: A nine-piece band blending Balkan brass, klezmer, and African rhythms. Popular songs: "Balladi", "Tunga Tung", "Dizzy Lizzy"

3. Eric Nam: The Korean singer-songwriter showcased his smooth vocals and popular songs like "I Wish I Wasn't," "Honestly," and "Good Enough."

4. Jungle: The British band brought their soulful blend of funk and R&B with tracks like "Casio'," "Time for Lovers," and "Happy Man."

So, make sure to update your music playlist with these artist and their music.

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