A new wave of young Indian women is taking up the bass guitar

Women bassists are increasingly visible on India's live music stages, breaking the long-standing image of all-male bands. Inspired by trailblazers such as Mohini Dey, Nilanjana Ghosh Dastidar and Shalini Mohan, a new generation is choosing the bass rather than electric guitar or keyboards. India historically had few dedicated bassists, with guitarists often switching instruments for gigs and studio sessions.