Amazon Music And Fever Network Spotlight Female Artists With Women In Music 2026

Marking International Women’s Day, Fever’s Women in Music roundtable powered by Amazon Music brought together leading female voices from the music industry for a candid and thought-provoking discussion on artistry, opportunity, and the evolving landscape for women in music. The session was moderated by Rotalks and featured artists and creators sharing personal experiences from their journeys in the industry.

The conversation explored the systemic disparities that women continue to navigate in the music ecosystem. Participants reflected on how male performers are often offered more live performance opportunities, while female artists are still less frequently positioned as headliners at major music festivals. The discussion also expanded into the broader realities of balancing creative ambition with societal expectations, with artists sharing stories of resilience, reinvention and self-belief.

Singer Madhubanti Bagchi spoke about the evolving nature of playback singing, observing that “playback has quality control because musicians choose musicians,” highlighting the importance of creative credibility in the space.

The session also featured several personal anecdotes from artists across the panel. Singer-songwriter Raja Kumari reflected on lending her voice to the soundtrack of the blockbuster film Jawan starring Shah Rukh Khan, while Lisa Mishra spoke about exploring acting opportunities after her recent Filmfare recognition. Meanwhile, Rashmeet Kaur shared how she chose to prioritise her independent music journey instead of focusing solely on playback opportunities.

Lyricist Kausar Munir offered insights into navigating the industry as a woman writer, noting that opportunities for lyricists,particularly women,often remain selective and hard-won.

Bagchi also spoke about her association with the film Dhurandhar, crediting the project’s success to the clarity of creative vision behind it. Reflecting on the experience, she highlighted the role of director Aditya Dhar and composer Shashwat Sachdev in shaping the film’s music. According to Bagchi, strong leadership and a unified artistic direction are often the defining factors behind successful film soundtracks.

She also recounted the experience of recording a modern interpretation of the legendary track Ramba Ho, originally popularised by Usha Uthup. Bagchi admitted she was initially hesitant to reinterpret such an iconic song, but was convinced after seeing how the track was integrated into an intense gunfight sequence in the film.

The roundtable concluded with a light-hearted rapid-fire segment where each participant shared one thing they were “simply sick of,” bringing humour and honesty into the conversation.

Overall, the discussion served as a powerful and unfiltered celebration of women shaping the music industry today, combining real conversations with meaningful amplification through the Women In Music 2026 playlist initiative.