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Who Is Dhanda Nyoliwala? The Haryanvi Hip-Hop Star Bringing Hisar to Rolling Loud India
A village name turned stage name, now on a Mumbai festival bill.
Haryanvi hip-hop is getting a spot on one of the biggest stages in the country. Dhanda Nyoliwala is on the Saturday, December 12 lineup at Rolling Loud India in Mumbai, alongside Burna Boy, Metro Boomin and Big Sean, per Time Out India.
Where the name comes from
Dhanda Nyoliwala is from Nyoli Kalan village in Haryana's Hisar district, and his stage name is taken from it, according to a Daily Guardian profile. He's a Haryanvi singer, songwriter and performer who has been active on YouTube and Instagram.
Songs to know
The same profile points to "Up To U," "Russian Bandana," "Maruti" and "52 Gaj Ka Daman" as the tracks that put him on the radar. Start with "Up To U," his best-known song, then work through the rest of the list.
Why catch the set
Haryanvi rap brings its own rhythm, slang and swagger, and festival crowds love discovering a sound in real time. If you want to say you saw the Haryanvi wave live, this is your slot.
The details: Rolling Loud India, December 12-13 in Mumbai. Dhanda Nyoliwala plays Saturday the 12th. Tickets are on the District app; details at rollingloud.com/india.