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Bass Virtuoso Mohini Dey on India’s Male-Dominated Music Industry and Not Being Afraid to Take Risks

Mohini Dey on India's male-dominated music industry.

Dey, known for her technical brilliance, has worked with veteran artists such as Quincy Jones, Steve Vai, Mike Stern and Simon Phillips, as well as toured with Willow and Japanese rock legends B’z. Described as the “Most Successful Musician Under 30” by Forbes India, the bass virtuoso shared (via an email interview) her experience working in the male-dominated industry in her home county and her hopes to bring positive change. Additionally, societal pressures to conform to traditional roles and the lack of support for women pursuing creative careers add to the difficulties.

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